A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that […]
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The Alex Fraser Bridge crash involved several vehicles and victims that require first aid. A 5-car crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge left a taxi sitting on top of another vehicle. Road crash The incident occurred in the northbound center lane. According to Const. Mike Halskoy, the incident was indirectly brought about by a stalled
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When Pamela Morgan collapsed, she was lucky that someone saved her life. A South Surrey security guard was recognized as a hero for his quick action. He was given credit for saving the life of a senior at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. Cameron Hubley was given BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Vital Link Award. The award
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Three inmates and some correctional officers were found by responders exposed and contaminated with an opioid around 5 in the afternoon. According to the mayor of Sarnia, the Opiate crisis is widely spread in the community. Some jail staff immediately provided first aid and CPR on the affected people before firefighters arrived in the area.
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4 people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries and some with minor injuries after a medical cart was driven at a very fast speed into the stage. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the suspect was being treated and provided with medical care and first aid by some first aid staff. Prompt
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A man named Dylan Cann, about 27 years old was stabbed several times by a random attacker at a Beaches Jazz Festival around 11 in a Thursday evening. He feels very happy that he survived the attack but left him severely injured. He was provided with first aid by some bystanders in the area. Stabbing
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The Saanich lifeguards were recognized for the delivery of CPR during a cardiac emergency. Four Saanich aquatic staff were honored for their quick and skillful life-saving actions during a cardiac arrest emergency. Saving a life Current employees Katie Bowers and Ceilidh Robertson-Jones and previous employees Wade Thoreson and Jeff Harris were recognized for rushing to
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Several shots were fired at an individual who was in distress and causing havoc in his subsidized housing unit. The man who seems troubled was living alone according to neighbors. Shooting incident The identity of the man was not revealed to the public. It is believed that he is 58 years old and of Haitian
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Jose Guzman had a new lease on life after collapsing. The 42-year old businessman is supporting CPR training and access to defibrillators in public areas after suffering a heart attack while running at Crunch, formerly World Gym on Lauzon Road. Prompt intervention assistance A stranger came to his rescue. Dominick Matta, a 19-year old trained
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A 47-year old Alberta snowmobiler was given CPR. The man was killed in an avalanche in northeast British Columbia. Danger in the mountains The RCMP stated that the slide came down Sunday afternoon near Albright Ridge, west of Tumbler Ridge, hitting a total of five snowmobilers, one of whom was buried in more than two
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A 29-year old man who went missing while snowboarding was given CPR. The incident occurred on Whistler. Sadly, the man was declared dead. Wilderness ordeal RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve LeClair stated that the snowboarder, whose name was not released was out with a group of friends who decided to split up. The man failed to
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A 45-year old homeless woman was given CPR after being trapped in a clothing donation bin. The woman sustained significant injuries. The incident occurred in Pitt Meadows. Timely delivery of CPR The emergency crews were called to Meadowtown Centre when a store employee discovered the woman was stuck. The firefighters utilized the jaws of life
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A victim of a suspicious case of death on Salt Spring given CPR. The police are investigating the death of a man on Salt Spring Island, B.C. Suspicious case The RCMP stated that officers responded to reports of a fight early Friday morning and found two men performing CPR on an unresponsive man. The 30-year
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A retired doctor was recognized for his efforts on saving a life with first aid. The doctor helped save the life of a stranger after a shooting incident in downtown Vancouver. Timely intervention Cliff Chase, a former emergency room doctor was shopping in Yaletown when Gerald Battersby opened fire. Battersby shot his former landlord and
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A 29-year old man involved in a targeted shooting incident received CPR. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a Surrey hotel. Target shooting incident Shots were heard at the Comfort Inn & Suites at Fraser Highway and 166 Street. Upon arrival of the Mounties, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from
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A 24-year old Quebec hiker who collapsed received CPR. The man from Saguenay collapsed while hiking with friends and died despite the extensive rescue efforts. Hiking tragedy According to Fish and Game officials, Simon Deschenes of Saguenay’s Chicoutimi borough was hiking on the Falling Waters Trail in Lincoln when he collapsed about four kilometers into
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The driver of a car that crashed in Sumas River in Abbotsford given CPR. Sadly, the man died in a healthcare facility this morning. Saving a life Bryan Volden, 65-years old was surrounded by his loved ones including his wife Solveig and his two daughters. Volden was leaving McDonald Park at the end of No.
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The quick-thinking and rapid delivery of CPR by two citizens in separate incidents recognized. The two citizens received commendation awards from the Abbotsford Police Department for their heroic efforts in two separate events. Rapid action to help others Peter McGraa, 45-years old was recognized for pulling Bryan Volden, 65-years old from his partially submerged vehicle
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A man who was under RCMP custody was given CPR. The BC police watchdog are investigating the death of a man who was under RCMP custody. Unforeseen ordeal According to the RCMP, a 40-year old was taken to a healthcare facility after a vehicle hit a tree in Kelowna. The man was cleared by the
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A 12-year old boy who sustained a head injury received first aid. The child was rescued near Quarry Rock and currently in a healthcare facility. Unforeseen ordeal during a hike The boy was hiking the trail with a church group when he went off-trail and slipped and fell. He hit his head and required rescuing.
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