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A woman attending a music festival receives CPR after a drowning ordeal

A 23-year old Prince Rupert woman died on Texada Island on Saturday. It was around 6:20 PM when the RCMP were called for a possible drowning incident at Shingle Beach where the Diversity Festival was performing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN68CoYIPhg

According to the police, the woman was seen climbing a rocky bluff and it is believed that she fell into the water below.

Timely intervention

At the scene, people were delivering CPR to the woman upon the arrival of the RCMP. An air ambulance was called to assess the victim. The woman was later declared dead at the scene. The identity of the woman will not be released to protect her privacy.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that can save a life.

The Powell River RCMP and Texada RCMP are working on the investigation of the incident with the assistance of the BC Coroners Service.

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.

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Learn how to help by enrolling in a course on first aid and CPR and for more information, check out these sources:

WebMD – CPR Guide for Heart Disease: Understanding and Techniques

NHS – CPR: Essential First Aid Techniques and Procedures

Healthline – CPR: Essential Techniques for Emergency Response

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