A woman who died trying to save her cats was given CPR. At the time of the incident, the woman was attempting to save her cats from a fire on the weekend.
Tragic rescue attempt
The fire crews were called to a blaze in the 10500 block of Arbutus Wynd in Fraser Heights. There were 2 people at home at the time. A 61-year old man had been trying to put the fire out with a garden hose after he realized his wife had made it outside okay. However, the 59-year old woman went back inside the house for her 3 cats but got trapped in the blaze.
The woman was rescued from the house, given CPR and was transported to a healthcare facility. Sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries. Furthermore, the cats did not survive as well. The police and fire crews do not classify the fire as suspicious.
Life-saving technique
It is vital to promptly initiate CPR during emergencies. Immediate delivery of the life-saving technique is vital in saving lives. You can enroll in a first aid course today to learn the essential skills to be ready in case of an emergency.
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Wikipedia: Understanding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)