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• Middle schooler saves 5-year-old boy with CPR

  May 23, 2025 --A Forsyth County sixth-grader, Wyatt, is being praised as a hero after saving a 5-year-old boy from drowning. At a local pool, Wyatt saw the child floating unconscious and immediately jumped in, pulled him to safety, and performed CPR—skills he had just learned in his health class. The boy regained consciousness, and Wyatt called 911, staying calm until help arrived. Officials honored him for his bravery. Wyatt, who dreams of becoming a doctor, hopes his story raises awareness about water safety and the importance of learning CPR.

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• Man's life saved through bystander cpr advocates importance of quick action

  Jul 13, 2023 --David Mills and his wife visited Vista Fire Department Station 1 to express gratitude to their life-saving heroes and stress the vital role of bystander CPR. David's life hung in the balance during a heart attack on April 8, when Georgia Mills dialed 9-1-1. Guided by North County dispatcher Aidali Arias, she and her grandson, Jacob Blackstone, administered hands-only bystander CPR. In mere minutes, Vista Firefighter Paramedics Marouf Suleiman and Wesley Najarro arrived, continuing CPR for over 35 minutes until transferring Mills to Tri-City Hospital. There, Dr. Andy Fischer and the medical team successfully revived his heart. They all emphasized the profound impact of bystander CPR, underscoring the simplicity of calling 9-1-1 and performing chest compressions in rhythm with the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive" to enhance the odds of survival during sudden cardiac arrest.

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• Miraculous recovery: man survives 70-minute cardiac arrest, stresses importance of cpr education

  Jun 27, 2023 --David Mills, a Vista resident, miraculously survived a 70-minute cardiac arrest in April. After an 11-week recovery, Mills shared his story, grateful for each day. Quick action from his wife, Georgia, who called 911, and CPR administered by their grandson, kept his blood flowing before medical professionals arrived. Using an automatic CPR machine and advanced medical intervention, they managed to restore Mills' pulse after 70 minutes. His story underscores the importance of rapid CPR response and highlights the need for public education on this life-saving skill. Mills continues to recover, even though he faces some short-term memory issues.

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• Swift first responder action saves georgia newborn's life

  Mar 23, 2023 --Fast response from first responders in Georgia saves a 1-month-old infant. The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office reported that when a call came in just before 3 a.m. on Sunday about an unresponsive baby, deputies and Rockdale Fire/EMS rushed to the scene. Deputy D. Daniel initiated CPR in her patrol car, with the fire/EMS team taking over upon arrival. Fortunately, the baby's pulse was restored, and the infant was transported to a hospital for further care. The RCSO expressed appreciation for the swift actions of Deputy Daniel and the Fire/EMS personnel, and no foul play is suspected in the incident.

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• Georgia deputy and bystanders join forces to save man's life at local YMCA

  Jan 13, 2023 --A recent incident at a local YMCA in Georgia witnessed the heroic actions of Deputy Christian Spinkx and a group of quick-thinking bystanders. In response to a 911 call, Deputy Spinkx rushed upstairs at the YMCA, where he discovered an unconscious man in cardiac arrest. A crowd had already gathered, and one woman was administering CPR while the man was connected to an AED. Deputy Spinkx immediately offered his assistance and took over the CPR efforts. After several tense minutes, the man was successfully resuscitated, thanks to the combined efforts of the deputy and the diligent bystanders. Spinkx commended the invaluable role played by those present in the gym during the critical moment.

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• Bills' quick response saves player's life after cardiac arrest on monday night football

  Jan 5, 2023 --Less than three days after suffering a cardiac arrest during a "Monday Night Football" game, the Bills' safety has made significant progress. He's now responsive to doctors' instructions and has even resorted to written communication. The University of Cincinnati Medical Center officials commend the Bills' medical team for their "textbook execution" in handling the situation. Dr. William Knight of the University of Cincinnati Health praised their quick recognition and immediate activation of the emergency action plan. They noted the rarity of such serious incidents on sports fields, emphasizing the Bills' exceptional response. The Bills' prompt CPR and resuscitation efforts, especially by assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington, played a crucial role in saving the player's life. The latest update from the Bills indicates remarkable improvements in Hamlin's condition, with no apparent neurological damage.

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• Georgia police officer performs heroic cpr to save runner in cardiac arrest

  Nov 6, 2022 --In Georgia, a heroic police officer in Powder Springs breathed life back into a runner who suffered cardiac arrest during a jog along the Silver Comet Trail on October 29. The officer responded to the distress call and found the runner unconscious, pulseless, and not breathing. Quick-thinking fellow runners dialed 911 and initiated CPR. The dedicated officer continued resuscitation efforts for over 10 minutes until paramedics arrived to provide further medical attention. The runner's life was saved through this collective effort and the officer's unwavering commitment to the rescue mission.

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• Miraculous rescue: woman survives sudden cardiac arrest thanks to gym heroics and genetic insights

  Oct 13, 2022 --During a typical August morning, Nicole Tetreault, her husband Brian, and their 2-year-old daughter, Ella, enjoyed breakfast and a walk near their Alpharetta, Georgia home. Nicole, recovering from days of illness, eagerly returned to the gym, joining a class. However, minutes into the session, she suddenly collapsed. Fortunately, a former cardiac nurse named Jen Boyer was present and started CPR. With the gym's AED and paramedics' swift actions, they managed to revive Nicole, who was in a medically induced coma for three days. Her heart stopped twice more during transport, but she survived. A rare genetic mutation was later discovered as the cause, and Nicole now lives with an implanted defibrillator.

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• A 4-month-old baby was saved by CPR

  May 14, 2022 --Robert Oden was patrolling the area when he saw a vehicle driving down the street with its horn frantically blowing and hazards on. He followed the car, the car stopped at a fire station and a woman ran out with her baby who was not responding. Oden notified the radio dispatch and started performing CPR on the baby. He gave chest compressions and rescue breaths until emergency workers arrived and took over. By that time Oden was able to regain his pulse and the infant was moving his legs. Later he was taken to the hospital.

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• A police sergeant saved a 6-month-old baby

  Feb 8, 2022 --The parents of 6-months-old AJ Sherrod were taking him to the hospital when he stopped breathing as he was suffering from a respiratory infection. So they instantly called 911. A police sergeant, Harold Drummond jumped into action and started providing two-finger infant CPR to AJ. The timely provision of CPR saved the baby.

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• Heroic wife's quick actions save husband's life during cardiac arrest, inspiring cpr training efforts in the community

  Aug 31, 2021 --In April 2020, Lisa Wiles heard her husband Dan shout in distress while she was in the kitchen. Rushing to his aid, she discovered he was in cardiac arrest. Aided by a 911 operator, Lisa, 51, performed CPR, ultimately reviving Dan's heart after 13 minutes. They learned his cardiac arrest resulted from atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, despite prior treatments. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator was implanted. In the following months, Dan faced physical and emotional challenges during his recovery, including saving their dog from an icy pond. Afterward, Lisa battled anxiety and fear. The couple organized CPR classes and raised funds, promoting the importance of CPR in saving lives.

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• Wollongong teenager performs life-saving CPR thanks to first-aid training

  Jun 11, 2021 --Paul Gaffney, a 43-year-old father and a football player of Gerringong Lions, Wollongong Australia saved by a teenager after he went into cardiac arrest. Nathaniel West who’s a 17-year-old volunteer at the Wollongong Police Citizens Youth Club was on a lunch break when he heard that a man had collapsed on the football field. He grabbed a defibrillator from the PCYC and ran to the field, where he saw a member of the public performing CPR on Mr. Gaffney. Nathaniel checked for Mr. Gaffney's pulse and, when he couldn't find it, he cut off Mr. Gaffney's shirt and applied the defibrillator pads to his chest until Mr. Gaffney regained consciousness.

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• A savannah man thank paramedics who rescued him after cardiac arrest

  Dec 4, 2020 --A Savannah man Neville Stein who suffered cardiac arrest while running three months ago applauded Chatham County paramedics who rescued him. Jim Jennings who runs with Stien saw him falling down while running. He and another good samaritan started CPR immediately. Stien was shifted to the hospital for further treatment.

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• A school resource officer rescued an unresponsive baby

  Oct 18, 2020 --A school resource officer Zakia Williams sprung into action and performed CPR on an infant. The officer was heading back home when she noticed an upset SUV driver near her on Sugarloaf Parkway. Williams stopped next to SUV to check things were okay when male and female occupants of the SUV started screaming "my baby is not breathing". Officer Williams conducted CPR until the baby started breathing again. The family shifted the baby to a hospital.

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• Police officers saved 5-year-old child's life

  Sep 28, 2018 --Police officers and bystanders helped save this 5-year-old's life when an accident happened on the corner of South Candler and Midway Roads. The female driver at fault was driving erratically when she hit the car where the 5-year-old child and his mother were riding. A bystander and a pollice officer helped in giving the boy CPR until the ambulance arrived. Both mother and son were brought to the hospital where the mother is now stable but the boy is in critical condition.

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• 11-year-old boy saved from certain death

  Mar 6, 2018 --Caden Cherry was a lovely boy with apparently, great health. However, his mother Kerianne Cherry tough otherwise when the little boy suddenly collapsed on the floor of Creekland Middle School's gym. The boy was unresponsive and that is when a nearby nurse came to the rescue with an AED, after some rescue breathings and chest compressions, a small shock was applied to the little boy and his heart started beating once again. The paramedics arrived to the scene to transport the kid to the nearest medical center.

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• Life saved at Savannah thanks to CPR

  Dec 4, 2017 --Tina Adkins newborn baby was choking and turned red and blue. William Eng, a Savannah-Chatham police officer, raced to Tina's home and up three flights of stairs. He performed CPR and, after a minute of compressions, Tina's daughter opened her eyes. The entire incident was captured on Eng's body-cam.

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• Heroic trifecta

  Mar 14, 2017 --A trio of friends were on a bike trip when they managed to see a man going down to the floor while having a heart attack. Douglas Kerns an experience firefighter and his two friends, Brad Delay and James Delong took it upon themselves to bring the man back to life. They started doing CPR maneuvers on the man for 15 minutes until the ambulance arrived.

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• Saved by the mail

  Jan 11, 2017 --A postal worker was credited for saving the life of a man who slipped on ice and was on the verge of dying. Jack Bostic was the name of the man saved, he was clearing the ice off his house's parking lot when he suddenly slipped and hit his head, causing a cardiac arrest. That is when mail carrier Amanda Price noticed the man lying motionless while she was delivering the mail, she jumped out of her truck and inmediatly went on to check Bostic's vitals, after finding no breath or pulse she called 911 and began doing CPR maneuvers. The ambulance arrived on time and took the man to a hospital where he quickly recovered.

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• A firefighter's day to be remembered

  Oct 24, 2016 --It was a hectic day for expert firefighter Bubba McGraw. He answered the call of Dominique Bowman, the mother of little Payslei Bowman. Dominique reported that her daughter was not breathing after a severe coughing episode. When Bowman came to the rescue he found Dominique giving CPR to the little baby and assisted her. Little Payslei was not responding at all, but after several minutes her heart started beating. “I just cupped my hand over her mouth and gave her a breath and when I did, she went to coughing. And I felt her little heart. I haven’t felt a little heart beat that hard,” said the heroic firefighter. Bubba is now a part of Bowman’s family and is referred to as “uncle” by little Payslei.

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• The godfather of CPR

  Oct 11, 2016 --A Georgia police officer was named godfather of a 2-month-old baby after he saved her from a near death experience. It all happened when officer Kenneth Knox responded to a 911 call. When he arrived at the scene he noticed a baby choking on cereal that her mother had given her. He saw the baby turning blue and began doing CPR, the difference being that he did it in a reversed way. He tried to suck the cereal out of the baby’s throat. “She was dying. I’ve been trained in CPR but I thought that would push the cereal further down so I just sucked it out. It took me a couple of tries.” Thanks to such heroic efforts, little Ma’Yavi successfully recovered and her parents asked Kenneth if he would be her godfather.

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• Heroic father saves drowning boy

  Sep 19, 2016 --Sean Scanlon was having a play day with his son at a park when he heard shouts from several people. He managed to see a 2-year-old boy drowning in the Kennebec river. “All he had was a hoodie on and a diaper. He was floating with his butt in the air and everything else was submerged," said the heroic father. After pulling the little boy out he began administering CPR while his 4-year-old son was getting help from the EMTs.

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• Firefighters presented with award for life-saving actions

  Sep 17, 2016 --Firefighter and EMT Josh Wilson and firefighter Corey Jones were presented with Lifesaving Awards by LaGrange Public Saftey Chief Lou Dekmar. The firefighters found a 69-year-old man not breathing in his home. They performed CPR on the man and used an AED. The man started breathing on his own before paramedics arrived to take him to the hospital. He is now recovering.

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• Lieutenant saves civilian thanks to CPR

  Sep 5, 2016 --Dennis Tate, a 2nd Lt. From Civil Air Patrol was heading home along Murray County road when he noticed a vehicle in the distance, as he got closer he saw an unconscious man lying inside with no pulse and no breathing thanks to a car accident. Tate dragged him away and began doing CPR maneuvers on the man until he was breathing again, thanks to his experience as a certified combat nurse assistant he was able to tend the cuts and bruises the man had all along his body in time for the EMTs to arrive.

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• High school staff member performs CPR on collapsed student

  Aug 17, 2016 --Latashi Vinson, a Northeast High faculty member, was informed that a student had collapsed. She was also informed that student was not breathing. She checked the the student herself and then she began CPR. After a few moments the student did start breathing again on her own before the paramedics arrived. The school was informed that the student is recovering well from the incident.

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• Mom saves newborn with CPR

  Apr 28, 2016 --Mother Dana Welch learned CPR at the hospital shortly after her fourth child was born prematurely. A few weeks after her birth, Piper's eyes glazed over and she struggled to breath. Welch performed CPR on the baby and she responded. A few minutes later, Piper had more trouble. Welch performed 6 more rounds of CPR until paramedics arrived. The baby was suffering from a respiratory infection to which premature babies are particularly vulnerable. Piper is now at home and doing well.

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• Fire chief and staff save life with CPR

  Mar 6, 2016 --Fire chief, Landry Merkison and his command staff were on duty to give the regular fire personnel a night off. Shortly after they reported to duty, a call was received regarding a cardiac arrest. The chief and his staff responded quickly and were able to revive the man using CPR and other rescue methods.

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• Police officer saved the life of a heart attack victim

  Nov 21, 2014 --A Johns Creek police officer was nearby when he received an emergency call about a man who had a heart attack on a local golf course. He sped to the club and there he found the 84-year-old victim with two men already performing CPR on him. Using the AED provided in the police car, he used the device to assess the victim’s heart rhythm which he found to be fibrillating. The AED recommended a shock to the victim’s heart. After two shocks and continued chest compressions, the victim’s pulse was restored. The officer visited the victim at the hospital where the old man thanked him for saving his life.

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• Soldier was at the right place and time to save a woman from submerged car

  Sep 16, 2014 --A U.S Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician was fishing on the south dock of Fort Stewart’s Holbrook pond when he heard a splash from the pond. It turned out that a sedan went into the pond and in that instant, the training from the army kicked in. The soldier quickly went to the scene of the incident, dove into the water and pulled the passenger from the back seat. The victim, a woman, was already turning blue and so the soldier performed CPR until she was revived. He even stayed by her side until paramedics arrived. The pond was said to be home to snakes and alligators.

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