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Just In: Paramedics restart cyclist’s heart after Marine Drive fall

Luckily an advanced life support paramedic was passing at the time and stopped to assist.

September 4, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Photo: Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service

A man fell off his bike while cycling along Marine Drive in Shelly Beach earlier today.

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An advanced life support paramedic from Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service was passing  at the time and stopped to assist.

Photo: Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service

“He found the patient was in cardiac arrest. He began CPR immediately and after some15 minutes of advanced life support resuscitation, the patient’s heart restarted,” said Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service spokesman, Craig Botha.

He added that the patient was placed on a ventilator and taken to hospital.

Craig thanked bystanders and Maser Security reaction officers for their assistance.

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September 4, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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