An elderly man who collapsed was given CPR by a teen. The incident occurred on Cordova Bay Road. Luckily, a teen performs CPR and assists in saving the life of the man.

Timely intervention

A 17-year old lifeguard from Panorama Recreation Centre utilized his on-the-job skills off the job to save a man who was walking along Cordova Bay Road.

Edmonton first aid — Upon the arrival of the rescue crews, an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used which successfully revived him.

Saanich police and fire crews were called to the 5000-block of Cordova Bay Road after an elderly man collapsed and was found to be not breathing and his heart stopped.

Thomas Ottewell, 17-years old is a trained first aid attendant. He happened to be in the area and rushed to help the elderly man. According to Saanich police Staff Sgt. Rob Piercy, he took charge of the situation and performed CPR. He also instructed the man’s wife to administer air to her husband.

Upon the arrival of the rescue crews, an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used which successfully revived him. He was transported to Royal Jubilee Hospital in stable condition.

The quick action of the teen in delivering CPR made a difference and saved the man. According to an ambulance attendant, the elderly man had, in fact, died, and was saved by a combination of Ottewell’s CPR and the AED.

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