VACATIONING MAINE FIREFIGHTER PULLS DROWNING VICTIM FROM POND IN WELLFLEET
[WELLFLEET FD MEDIA STATEMENT]
“On August 31, Wellfleet Fire was dispatched to a possible drowning at Dyer Pond. An off-duty Firefighter/AEMT from Kennebunk Fire-Rescue, pulled the individual from the water and initiated CPR. On the ambulance’s arrival the rescued swimmer had a pulse and was counsious. His lifesaving actions and CPR led to a positive outcome in a otherwise dire situation.”
[KENNEBUNK FIRE-RESCUE MEDIA STATEMENT]
“David Tapley was vacationing with family when he recognized that a civilian was drowning. Wellfleet Fire Department was responding for this emergency. FF/AEMT Tapley initiated the water rescue and removed the victim to shore. FF/AEMT Tapley then immediately recognized the victim was pulseless and apneic and initiated CPR. Upon the arrival of Wellfleet Fire Department the patient had a pulse and was breathing on their own. FF/AEMT Tapley assisted extricating the patient to their ambulance. The patient is expected to make a full recovery with no neural deficits.”