Britannia Beach- SHOUT OUT LIFEGUARDS
A man had a cardiac episode and stopped breathing during a volleyball match today. He seemed to be in his 40s- not sure if he had an underlying condition. It was very sudden. He collapsed very quickly and it took a minute before everybody realized something was wrong. It was looking really dire, the lifeguards were rushing around and alternating, trying to perform CPR to bring him back to life while everybody waited for EMS to come. Thankfully due to the diligent work of the entire lifeguard team- specifically a young woman lifeguard who didn’t stop attempting CPR/falter until he regained consciousness/started breathing again-he was okay!
To the man- I hope you’re okay! Please take it easy!
To the lifeguards - THANK YOU! especially that young woman that saved him- YOURE AMAZING!!! I can’t imagine how scary that must have been but you should be really proud of yourself!
You’ve inspired me to get re-certified as this situation reminded that the need for CPR exists outside avoiding drowning incidents! Random heart episodes or other emergency situations may prompt the need for that and other lifesaving skills!
Thank you lifeguards! You’re SO underrated!
Edit: it was especially chaotic bc the lifeguard station(s) face the water. Obviously looking out for those swimming inside the river etc - as they should. But as he suddenly collapsed while playing volleyball, this was BEHIND the lifeguard stations. So just not something that was immediately noticed by them (and many others!) extra commendable that they saved him given the circumstances/timeliness!
Another edit: another commenter helpfully pointed out it was closer to 7:30 so they were off duty by then! 😮💨 even more impressive.