A victim of a jet ski crash received CPR. The incident occurred early morning on the Fraser River.
Jet ski ordeal
The police were called to a section of the river in Maple Ridge for reports of a possible drowning. Someone went to a nearby gas station to report a jet ski crash in the water near Haney Bypass and 225 Street.
The emergency responders performed CPR after the man was pulled from the water but he did not survive. A hovercraft was brought into the area to find the jet ski that was reportedly involved but it appears nothing was recovered. It remains unclear how he ended up in the river and how he died.
Timely intervention
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important life-saving skill that can save lives. If promptly delivered, it significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR class and for more information, check out these sources:
WebMD – Drowning Treatment: Essential First Aid for Water Emergencies
Wikipedia – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Understanding Techniques and Procedures
WebMD – CPR Treatment: Essential First Aid for Cardiac Emergencies