NSRI assist at medical emergency in Witsand

WITSAND The local NSRI assisted at a medical emergency at a building site.

Theo Erasmus (Station Commander) said that on Monday 17 July at approximately 13:00 the Witsand Port Beauford crew were activated, following reports of a 54-year-old male that collapsed at the Breedezicht estate. “On our arrival on the scene, the local man was found to be unresponsive. Our medics commenced emergency medical treatment and EMS was activated.

“On the arrival of the ambulance, the patient was taken into the care of EMS paramedics, assisted by NSRI medics.”

Once stabilized the patient was transported to the hospital for further treatment.