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North Carolina man presumed to be dead brought back to life thanks to two Durham police officers
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Updated: 12:11 PM EST Mar 7, 2024
Two Durham police officers saved someone Thursday who was originally presumed to be dead.Officer S. May was flagged down and told there was a dead person behind a building on Calvin Street. When May arrived, he discovered a person on the ground in the parking lot unconscious.He noticed the individual was still warm to the touch, even though he had no pulse. After calling for emergency medical services (EMS), May began administering CPR. Officer Mueller arrived and also assisted in giving CPR until EMS arrived.Top StoriesNorth Carolina Primary Election Day Voter Guide 2024: Important dates, Voter ID, voting, polling place search, voter registration and moreWinston-Salem police investigate homicide on Thurmond StreetWhat is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watchGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe victim regained a pulse in the ambulance and was taken to the hospital. The Durham Police Department said Officer May's and Officer Mueller's quick actions undoubtedly saved this person's life.Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.The two officers were awarded "Officers of the Month" for their heroic actions.For more on this story and others visit our news partner, WRAL. Trending StoriesNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
DURHAM, N.C. — Two Durham police officers saved someone Thursday who was originally presumed to be dead.
Officer S. May was flagged down and told there was a dead person behind a building on Calvin Street. When May arrived, he discovered a person on the ground in the parking lot unconscious.
He noticed the individual was still warm to the touch, even though he had no pulse. After calling for emergency medical services (EMS), May began administering CPR. Officer Mueller arrived and also assisted in giving CPR until EMS arrived.
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The victim regained a pulse in the ambulance and was taken to the hospital.
The Durham Police Department said Officer May's and Officer Mueller's quick actions undoubtedly saved this person's life.
Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
The two officers were awarded "Officers of the Month" for their heroic actions.
For more on this story and others visit our news partner, WRAL.
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