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CBS News
5 days ago
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- CBS News
No charges filed after 3-year-old attacked by five dogs in Johnson County, authorities say
Authorities will not file charges in the case of a 3-year-old boy who was attacked by five dogs in May, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12. / Getty Images "According to my detectives, the dogs belonged to the (child's) grandparents," Chief Deputy James Saulter said. "The dogs were kept properly and have never done anything like this in the past." CareFlite airlifted the boy to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, where he received emergency treatment. He is now recovering. Following the attack, the dogs were placed in a licensed quarantine facility for evaluation and observation. Officials have not released the exact location of the incident.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Paramedics honored with Lifesaver Award
The heroic efforts of those who saved a 1-year-old from drowning were recognized May 15 in Joshua. The Chisholm Trail 100 Club's Lifesaver Award was presented to members of the Johnson County Emergency Services District No. 1, Joshua Fire Department and CareFlite during the Joshua City Council meeting. 'Because of their swift response, expert training and unshakable commitment, a young child's life was saved, a miracle that words can hardly describe,' Joshua Mayor Scott Kimble said. 'In moments when every second mattered, these first responders worked as one to bring a lifeless child back into their mother's arms.' At about 1 p.m. April 22, Joshua emergency responders received a call about the drowning incident on Johnathan Court. Responders arrived rapidly at the scene, where intensive CPR was already in progress, but the child had not yet regained a pulse. 'Thanks to the swift, precise and coordinated efforts of the emergency team, lifesaving measures were quickly implemented,' CT100 Club Executive Director Cara Ellison said. 'A pulse was successfully obtained, marking a critical turning point in the rescue.' The patient was immediately transported by ambulance to a designated landing zone for CareFlite's helicopter. There, advanced medical care was provided to secure the patient's airway before transport by helicopter to Cooks Children's Medical Center. After receiving further specialized treatment, the child was released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. 'There is no greater gift than the one they gave that day: the laughter of a child, the embrace of a mother, and the promise of a future that could have been lost,' Kimble said. 'To our first responders, thank you for being the reason this family still has bedtime stories, giggles, first days of school, and countless memories ahead. 'Your bravery turned tragedy into hope, and for that, this entire community is deeply grateful.' For their life-saving efforts, the Lifesaver Award was presented to: — Joey Caruso, firefighter/EMT, who provided initial CPR and patient care for JCESD — Justin Clanton, firefighter/EMT, who provided patient Care for JCESD — Matthew Ayala, firefighter/paramedic, who provided airway management and patient care for JCESD — Jay W. White, Joshua fire chief/paramedic, who provided airway management and patient care — Rowdy Huffman, CareFlite EMT-paramedic supervisor — Melford Slack, CareFlite EMT-paramedic supervisor — Jeff Lemmer, CareFlite EMT-paramedic — Nate Esch, CareFlite EMT — David Ledbetter, CareFlite flight nurse — Herb Corlew, CareFlite flight paramedic — Martin Karpowicz, CareFlite pilot Each department was presented with a Life Saver clock to symbolize time given back to the family, as well as a certificate and lapel pin for each individual. The Lifesaver Award is presented by the CT100 Club to individuals who save the life of another person by taking direct, immediate and positive action. 'Evidence indicates that the action of the individual was the lifesaving act itself, or the action did prolong a human life,' Ellison said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Worker rescued after being knocked into trench at L.D. Bell High School
A construction worker was recused Monday afternoon after being trapped in a trench about 17-feet deep, according to a Hurst Fire Department social media post. . Firefighters responded to a construction site at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, where a 34-year-old man had been hit by a bucket, knocking him into the trench. Officials said EMS personnel assisted him while in the trench, and he was lifted out with a basket and aerial ladder. The worker was taken by CareFlite to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. No information was released about his injuries, but he was able to communicate, officials said. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → What Fort Worth can learn from TEA takeover in Houston → Injuries, damage in Gordon after tornadoes. More severe storms today → Brite professor sentenced for child sex abuse images on his TCU computer [Get our breaking news alerts.]
CBS News
19-05-2025
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- CBS News
Construction worker rescued from trench at L.D. Bell High School in Hurst
A construction worker was rescued from a trench at the construction site of the new L.D. Bell High School in Hurst on Monday. Paramedics and fire crews from Hurst Fire responded to the call just after 4:30 p.m. Paramedics were able to climb down into the trench and provide assistance to the worker before loading them into a basket and lifting them out of the trench. CareFlite also responded and transported the worker to a nearby trauma center. The extent of the person's injuries is currently unknown. Construction crews have been working to build a new L.D. Bell High School in the parking lot behind the current school. The new high school is expected to open in the fall of 2027 or 2028.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mansfield stolen car chase leads to fatal accident, 1 dead
The Brief Mansfield Police officers were alerted to a vehicle entering the city on FM 917 that was displaying a stolen license plate on Sunday around 11 a.m. The suspect's vehicle continued to evade officers and entered the city of Midlothian. The driver of the suspect's vehicle was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. Mansfield Police officers were alerted to a vehicle entering the city on FM 917 that was displaying a stolen license plate on Sunday, May 11, around 11 a.m. What we know Officers located the suspect vehicle in the 1800 block of Towne Crossing Blvd. The vehicle, occupied by a driver and a front-seat passenger, fled the area and entered U.S. 287 southbound from the 900 block of N. Walnut Creek Drive. The suspect vehicle continued to evade officers and entered the city of Midlothian. At approximately the 4000 block of West U.S. 287, the vehicle was in the northbound lanes of traffic while traveling southbound before the vehicle collided with another vehicle. The driver of the suspect vehicle was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The front-seat passenger was transported by CareFlite to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas in critical condition. All occupants of the second vehicle were transported to Methodist Mansfield Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. What we don't know At this time, the driver and front-seat passenger of the suspect vehicle had not been positively identified. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from the city of Grand Prairie. The investigation is ongoing. Midlothian Police Department is conducting the accident investigation. The Source Information in this article was provided by the Mansfield Police Department.
