A 59-year old man was given CPR after being involved in a possible drowning incident. According to Inverness County RCMP, they were called to the beach before 2 PM.
Based on the statement of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, the man was swimming with his wife when two lifeguards observed the couple having difficulty. There was a slight wave, which would not normally concern the lifeguards but could have been overpowering to weak swimmers.
One of the lifeguards went out to bring the man in. At first, the man was kicking and trying to swim but as she was bringing him in, he stopped kicking. The lifeguards believe that the man went into medical distress before he could be brought to shore. The man was given oxygen. An AED was used on him and lifeguards performed CPR, but the police stated that he died at the scene.
Register in a first aid course to save a life
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that can save a life. It is recommended to enroll in a first aid course to be prepared in case of emergencies.
For more information about this story, click here to read now.
LEARN MORE
Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in a first aid course and for more information, check out these sources:
WebMD – Drowning Treatment: First Aid Tips and Techniques
Wikipedia – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Overview and Procedures
Healthline – CPR: Essential First Aid Techniques and Procedures