Upshur County deputy receives lifesaving award after saving man's life in March
UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An Upshur County deputy received the lifesaving award on Tuesday after saving a man's life during an overdose in March.
According to Upshur County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Larry Webb presented Deputy Lucrecia Davidson the lifesaving award after she responded to an overdose call on March 27 where a man was found unresponsive and lying on the floor.
Longview officer given award for lifesaving actions
Officials said Davidson was the first on scene and administered two doses of Narcan and continued to provide CPR while keeping his airway clear until EMS arrived and transported him to the hospital.
Photos courtesy of Upshur County Sheriff's Office
Then man slowly began to respond and survived the incident due to Davidson's quick actions. 'Thank you Deputy Davidson for your unwavering service to the citizens of Upshur County,' the sheriff's office said
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