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Quebec hiker collapses and dies in New Hampshire

According to New Hampshire officials, a 24-year old man from Saguenay collapsed during a hike along with friends and died despite the extensive rescue attempt. Based on the Fish and Game officials, Simon Deschenes of Saguenay’s Chicoutimi borough was hiking on the Falling Waters Trail in Lincoln when he collapsed around 4 kilometers into the […]

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Woman struck by vehicle received first aid care

A woman who was given first aid care after struck by a vehicle passed away. Jeannette Runciman, wife of longtime MPP and former senator Bob Runciman died after an unforeseen ordeal in Brockville. Prompt intervention Jeannette was with her husband in the parking lot of the Brockville General Hospital when the incident occurred just after

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MRC des Collines police use defibrillator to help save a senior and child

The police in west Quebec saved a 68-year old man in cardiac arrest, just a month after reviving a lifeless toddler. At around 6 PM, officers responded to a call on I’lf Road where a 68-year old man was suffering cardio-respiratory arrest. Saving a life After taking over a neighbor, a nurse who initiated CPR,

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Man saved with CPR after overdosing on fentanyl

Paramedics and police officers in Lethbridge revived a 19-year old after a fentanyl overdose. According to Lethbridge police, they responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the 500 block of 6th Avenue S. The potential danger of overdose Upon their arrival, they discovered a 19-year old man without a pulse and not breathing.

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Shooting incident leaves a man dead in Abbotsford

A shooting incident occurs at around 9 PM on Crown Court. A victim of the shooting incident in Abbotsford eventually succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred at around 9 PM on Crown Court, a cul de sac north of Charlotte Avenue which was west of Clearbrook Road. Prompt action According to the witnesses, they

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Man lives despite a malfunctioning defibrillator at B.C. arena

A middle-aged man suffered a cardiac arrest during a game at Pitt Meadows Arena. The players in an old-timer’s hockey league association helped in saving the life of one of their teammates after he suffered a heart attack in one of the dressing rooms. The players delivered CPR and rushed to look for a second

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Surrey man identified as a victim of deadly Langley shooting

An incident in a townhouse complex might be linked to a vehicle fire. A Surrey man was seriously wounded in a Friday night shooting in Langley Township in a newly-developed townhouse complex in the Willoughby neighborhood. The police were able to identify the 23-year old, Tarek Ali Al-Romeshi was the individual found wounded in a

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81-year old woman dies in a pedestrian collision

The Richmond RCMP is investigating a fatal incident on No. 1 Road and Tucker Road. Based on the confirmation release by the Mounties, the 81-year old Richmond woman was hit by late-model Mercedes SUV. The witnesses delivered medical help including CPR until the arrival of the emergency crew who transported the woman to a health

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Child who nearly drowned in freezing lake given CPR

Officers were recognized for pulling boys from a freezing lake and delivering CPR. Sam Pidwerbeski threw a rope to the struggling boy and pulled him through the freezing six-foot waves to the side of the wind-battered rescue boat. Quick intervention The child was shivering, hypothermic and unable to provide information to the whereabouts of the

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Victims of multiple vehicular accident receive timely CPR

One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site

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Surfer involved in a surfing ordeal receives CPR

A 27-year old man died despite CPR in Long Beach near Tofino. Paramedics were seen attempting to resuscitate the man after a surfing accident. Surfing incident The paramedics responded to the incident near Loveline Rock. The man died after the surfing accident but specific details on the root cause of death are left unknown as

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Quick CPR performed on victim who sustained gunshot wounds

A man with gunshot wounds in Vancouver died despite the delivery of CPR. The police were able to identify the man who was shot at a hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Shooting ordeal The officers were called to the Savoy Hotel and arrived to find that someone utilized bear spray which made it hard for

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Man involved in drowning ordeal given emergency care

A man was recognized for helping save a drowning woman. The 23-year old Alexi Moskovski of Pierrefonds did not give much thought to the fact that he assisted in saving a drowning woman he did not know while on vacation with his parents and younger brother in Cayo Largo, Cuba. Dangers in the water Moskovski

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Two officers involved in an altercation that led to shooting ordeal

Two officers were involved in an altercation that resulted in injuries. The officer has 28 years of service and his name was not released. A 44-year old officer sustained serious gunshot wounds in a shooting. According to Ontario’s police watchdog, it involves 2 members of the Niagara Regional Police Service. Issue between officers The Special

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Child involved in near drowning ordeal given first aid care

A young boy, around 7-years old, is in a severe condition after nearly drowning in a public pool in St-Michel borough. Near drowning incident The police received a 911 call at around 6:35 PM saying that a young boy was found unconscious in a public pool on Francois Perreault St. According to Urgences-Sante spokesperson Stephane

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