Tragic Jet Ski Incident in Greater Nappanee Highlights Importance of CPR Training Calgary First Aid
A 33-year-old man from Greater Napanee, Ontario, has died after a jet ski incident on the Bay of Quinte. He was found face-down in the water on Saturday morning while the water scooter he had been using continued circling nearby without a rider.
This story was first reported by CBC News. You can read the full article here:
➡️ Man dead after water scooter incident in Greater Napanee – CBC News
What Happened That Morning
Emergency responders were first called around 11:40 a.m. after a witness reported that a possibly intoxicated man was attempting to unload a jet ski at a public boat launch on Bayview Drive.
As Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers made their way to the scene, they received an update: a man and woman wearing life jackets were seen riding a jet ski in the bay.
Twenty minutes later, at 12:05 p.m., OPP were notified that CPR was being performed on an unresponsive man at a residence on County Road 9 — a short distance from the boat launch. He had been discovered after another boater noticed the unmanned jet ski circling nearby.
Emergency Response Efforts
A bystander immediately began CPR, with police officers continuing resuscitation efforts until paramedics arrived. The victim, identified as Ossario “Sam” Hoyte, was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy was expected to determine the exact cause of death.
Police later learned that the woman seen earlier with Hoyte had been dropped off onshore before the incident.
Why CPR Knowledge Matters
Water-related emergencies escalate quickly, and immediate CPR can greatly increase a person’s chance of survival after drowning or cardiac arrest.
This tragedy highlights how essential it is for bystanders — not just professionals — to have CPR skills.
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