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Yahoo
2 days ago
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SCSO: Missing child recovered from Arlington pool
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A child is fighting for their life after they were found in a neighborhood pool, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced. Around 10 a.m., deputies were called to an address on Oil Field Lane regarding a missing endangered child in Arlington. With the help of drones, 10 deputies and neighbors, they managed to locate the child in a nearby pool from which the child had gone missing. Deputies recovered the child and began life-saving measures until Arlington Fire arrived. The child has been taken to Le Bonheur in critical condition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Girl, 12, raises £1,500 for lifesaving equipment after dad's drowning
A 12-year-old girl has raised more than £1,500 for lifesaving equipment at the site where her father drowned. Ellie Mai McNutt, from Leicester, started the fundraising campaign after her dad, Damian McNutt, died in the River Nene, Peterborough, on May 24, 2024. The 31-year-old, known as "Damo," was a strong swimmer but got into difficulty in the water and was found dead the next day. Recommended Reading: Undercover operation tests shops on sale of knives Ellie Mai, who now lives with her aunt, Farrah McNutt, was "moved" by the lack of emergency equipment at the site and wanted to prevent future tragedies. She raised more than £1,500 to buy two lifebuoys and a bleed control kit to be installed near the site, close to the Asda bridge on the River Nene. Damian's cousin, Maisie Peters, said: "It was all her idea. "She asked, 'Why isn't there a lifebuoy here? "She wanted to make sure no one else has to go through what we did." Ellie Mai's fundraising effort was supported by the local community, friends, family, and Catch a Thief UK Social Enterprise. She raised money through a JustGiving page, a prize draw, handmade jewellery sales, and sweet bags. Her aunt, Chanelle, said: "We are incredibly proud of her. "Her younger siblings, Remi and Kali, can grow up knowing their sister did something truly special." The equipment is set to be installed on May 24, 2025, the one-year anniversary of Damian's death. However, the family has expressed frustration at the lack of response from local authorities. Farrah McNutt, who is now guardian to Damian's three children, said: "It's unacceptable that nothing has been done before now. "Other people have drowned at this spot over the years. "Why has it been left to a 12-year-old and the community to take action?" Do you have a story for Peterborough Matters? Send details to: newsdesk@ Keep up to date with the latest news across Peterborough by signing up to our newsletter email alerts here
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3 days ago
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Metro Detroit doctor performs CPR during public medical emergency
The Brief A doctor was in the right place at the right time when a fitness classmate collapsed. She performed CPR until the ambulance arrived. It was her first time doing CPR outside of work. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A special reunion on Friday gave a young woman who suffered a medical emergency the chance to thank the person who saved her life. The backstory Emily Morgan was in a fitness class when suddenly Emily collapsed. Luckily, Dr. Dema Fawaz, an emergency room physician at Corewell Health, was in the right place at the right time. "I turned around and saw Emily being slowly lowered to the ground," said Dr. Fawaz. "I sensed a lot of panic in the room and I immediately identified myself and said, 'Don't worry, I'm a physician, I can help.'" Fawaz said she performed CPR until the ambulance arrived, helping save Emily's life. It was her first time doing CPR outside of work. Big picture view At only 27 years old, Emily survived cardiac arrest, and all she remembers is waking up in the hospital. "They told me someone in my class had saved me, and I didn't know who it was. But I immediately recognized her when she came in at the hospital. We'd taken classes together before, and I just didn't know her name, so it was emotional in the hospital when she came and visited me," she said. Meanwhile, the heartfelt reunion was just another reminder of why learning CPR could save a life. Every second counts, and even though Fawaz is a doctor, CPR is not hard to learn, and the more people who know it, the better. It might just save a life.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Nicholasville Police Department makes big investment in life-saving devices
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Since becoming chief of the Nicholasville Police Department in 2023, Michael Fleming has set out to ensure that the law goes far beyond arrests and incarceration. His mission is to work to have the police department play a bigger role within the community. Barbourville school mourns the death of student Nicholasville Police Department makes big investment in life-saving devices Trump administration reverses planned closures of 3 dozen US mine safety offices 'Our whole goal is to do much more in this community than just take people to jail. It's all about community service. And what better way to serve the community than to have tools in every officer's hands that can save lives,' said Fleming. One of those tools is the automated external defibrillator—more commonly known as an AED. 'It's a great tool for not only cardiac arrest but opioid response as well. A lot of opioid overdoses result in cardiac arrest,' Fleming explained. 'We are usually closest to these types of calls. And for officers to have this type of tool on hand immediately saves time. And time is what you know is paramount when you're talking about saving a life that's in cardiac arrest.' Previously, the Nicholasville Police Department had about eight bulkier, less advanced AED units. Now, Fleming said the department bought 85 smart AEDs. That is enough for every patrol officer, detective, administrator, and even school resource officer to have with them wherever they go. The devices are also connected to the 911 dispatch system, meaning officers can be alerted to emergencies even when they're off duty. 'It's great for officers. They even will take it into their house at night, and one of their neighbors can end up having a cardiac event, and they could rush over and save their life,' he said. Perhaps the most important aspect of the new AEDs, though, is that they are incredibly easy to use. Simply by turning the device on, it begins telling the user what to do, as well as providing safety instructions. The device can be used in English or Spanish. Fleming demonstrated using the device in an interview with FOX 56 News. He pointed out how the device tells the officer when to begin doing CPR. It even plays a ticking rhythm to do chest compressions to. 'For officers that are CPR trained once every two years, this is giving them those step-by-step instructions for that high-stress time when they may forget something,' said Fleming. 'Really, the AED's telling them everything.' Equipping the department with these advanced AEDs didn't come cheap. The total cost was more than $200,000. However, the investment was made possible through Kentucky's share of 2022 legal settlements with opioid manufacturers that contributed to the rising opioid crisis. Fleming pointed out that these devices are a good thing this money is going toward. He told FOX 56 he is hopeful that the new AEDs will help officers save some lives when duty calls. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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Medic father, 60, who 'died a hero' after leaping into the sea to try to save two children was on holiday, devastated family reveal
A heroic medic father tragically lost his life after jumping into the sea in a desperate attempt to save two children who were in trouble in the water. Alexandru Melei, 60, died on May 25 while on holiday in the seaside town of Ingoldmells, near Skegness, after bravely leaping into the sea to try and rescue two twin girls who 'appeared to be in distress'. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, the coastguard and RNLI crews, rushed to the scene just after 4pm following reports that a man had entered the water close to the Promenade to help two struggling children. However, he sadly 'got into difficulty' himself and was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Now, Alexandru's devastated family has paid tribute to him in a moving statement on a GoFundMe page, describing him as 'selfless, brave, devoted' and revealing that he died as he had lived – helping others. 'On May 25th, while on holiday, my father, Alexandru Melei, lost his life in a final act of unimaginable courage. He drowned while trying to save two twin sisters who were in danger,' the heartbreaking tribute reads. 'He didn't hesitate. He did what he had always done - as a medical assistant, as a father, as a man - he stepped forward to help, even at the cost of his own life. That was who he was: selfless, brave, devoted. He died a hero, but our hearts are shattered.' The family say Alexandru's wife – his lifelong partner – was with him during his final moments and is 'devastated and lost without him'. They are now raising funds to repatriate his body so that he can be 'laid to rest with dignity, surrounded by the love of his family and his homeland'. 'We are left with an unbearable void,' the tribute continues. 'From the depths of our grief, we thank you for your kindness, your messages, and your support. May God guide his soul and reward his sacrifice with eternal peace.' Lincolnshire Police confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement, saying: 'A 60-year-old man has sadly died after entering the water to help two children who appeared to be in distress. 'The man reportedly entered the sea just after 4pm today (25 May) close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, he got into difficulty and sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this very sad time.' Lincolnshire Police have not confirmed the identities of the children involved and say the incident is still under investigation.
