An Edmonton man who drowned in Okanagan Lake was given CPR. The bystanders pulled a swimmer from the lake after he went under but CPR failed to revive him.
Concerns on the water
According to police, a 25-year old Edmonton man drowned while swimming in Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
The West Kelowna RCMP were called to help paramedics who were responding to a report of a possible drowning at a campground. The emergency crews took over the bystanders who pulled the man from the lake and were performing CPR, but he died at the scene.
According to Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, the man was swimming when he abruptly went under the water and did not resurface. His family screamed for help. The RCMP recognizes the effort of people who quickly responded in pulling the man from the water and performed CPR.
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Immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. This life-saving technique significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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