A Sydney man was given CPR after he was struggling in the surf. According to the brother of the Sydney man who died of a suspected drowning, his brother was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Greg MacDonald, 59-years old along with his wife Sharon were standing together holding hands in waist-deep water at a beach in Port Hood.
Watery ordeal
The couple was suddenly hit by a wave and both sensed that they were going to be in trouble. MacDonald added that his brother did not have any current health issues that resulted in trouble. His brother was able to push his wife to the side.
According to Paul D’Eon, director of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, MacDonald was around 30 meters offshore when the incident occurred. When his wife got to him, he was still talking and responsive. Once they started to bring him back to the shore, he was kicking but his condition steadily deteriorated. Upon reaching the beach, he was no longer breathing and unresponsive.
The lifeguards and paramedics delivered CPR and even used a defibrillator but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Aside from the lifeguards at the beach, there were also several nurses and even 2 doctors at the beach at the time who helped.
Why should I enroll in first aid and CPR class?
These life-saving measures can help save a life. By enrolling in a class or course on basic first aid and CPR, you will learn the skills necessary to help save a life.
This is a worthy investment that can save a life, whether it is a family member, friend, work colleague, or anyone in need of help.
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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in a class on basic first aid and for more information, check out these sources:
Healthline – CPR: Essential First Aid for Cardiac Emergencies
Wikipedia – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Understanding Life-Saving Techniques
Mayo Clinic – First Aid CPR: Mastering the Basics of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation