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Pensioner dies despite medics, NSRI best efforts

NSRI medics, who were closest to the scene at the time, arrived and performed CPR.

June 3, 2021
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

 NSRI Port Edward medics responded to a residence in Port Edward where a 79-year-old man had collapsed and was reported to be unresponsive.

Med-Evac ambulance services was activated and also responded to the scene.

Tokkie Livingstone, NSRI Port Edward deputy station commander, said said its NSRI medics, who were closest to the scene at the time, arrived and performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

“Sadly, after all efforts to resuscitate the man were exhausted CPR was terminated by paramedics and the man was  declared dead. Our condolences are conveyed to the family.”

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June 3, 2021
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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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