In a recent drowning case, a woman reportedly passed away. The Nova Scotia Police has given confirmation that a woman drowned near Peggy’s Cove. The emergency workers responded to a report that a woman was struggling in the water.
Watery ordeal
According to the Halifax Fire and Emergency team, a local fisherman brought the woman to the shore where the rescuers attempted to perform CPR. Sadly, the woman was declared dead at the scene according to the RCMP.
According to the owner of Peggy’s Cove Boat Tours, they were able to recover a purse containing Quebec information where the woman was reportedly standing.
The Nova Scotia government announced plans to install barrier and safety signs at the East Coast landmark to lessen the number of water accidents.
The measures will be implemented after receiving recommendations from a team of community members and local organizations after a man passed away while another was rescued in the chilly waters off the rocks last year.
Be ready to save a life by enrolling in a first aid course
Prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.
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For more information, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/cpr#1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600