An angler who fell into the river while fishing passed away despite the delivery of CPR. The emergency crews responded to calls of up to two people in the water near Graves Bridge in the southeast.
Watery ordeal
Based on the initial reports, a man who was fishing witnessed another man who was also fishing nearby fall into the water and could not get himself up and out.
The man was carried away by the current. The angler who witnessed this quickly went into the river after the submerged man, swam to him and pulled him onto the shore, and initiated CPR.
Upon the arrival of the fire crews, they took over with the resuscitation efforts, and the man was transported to a healthcare facility. It remains unknown how the man ended up submerged in the water.
The angler who attempted to save the man was not harmed in any way but was “very cold” based on the reports of the fire department.
Why first aid training is important?
Enrolling in first aid and CPR course is a good investment. The skills and knowledge you will learn are invaluable during accidents involve minor injuries or emergencies where a life is on the line.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment