CYPRUS: A police officer saved a 7-year-old girl from drowning

The intervention of a police sergeant, who was out of duty, in a restaurant in Omodos, when a 7-year-old girl started not breathing due to swallowing food, proved to be a savior.

According to today's announcement of the Police, the incident took place last Sunday, July 14, when the sergeant approached the voices of the child's parents, providing him with First Aid for the opening of the airway.

After about a minute and the appropriate actions of the sergeant, the child, who apparently had drowned (tracheal obstruction) from swallowing food, regained consciousness.

It is noted that this police officer is a holder of a certificate of first aid, as well as most members of the Police, who every three years attend relevant First Aid courses by trained staff and after passing the relevant examinations of the Association and Order of St. John, renew the Certificate of First Aid. holding.
 

Source: KYPE

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