Just after midnight on February 10, 2021 officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a local residence to assist the Kawartha Lakes Paramedics.
Upon arrival, officers observed an unconscious male on the floor of the home. A resident was performing CPR. Officers engaged in CPR measures and administered naloxone prior to ambulance personnel continuing life saving measures. The male was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital.
Naloxone kits are readily available throughout our community at business including, but not limited to:
HKPR Health Unit 1-866-888-4577
PARN 705-559-6328
Four Cast 705-878-5547
Local pharmacies
The OPP continue s to provide victims with referrals to community specific resources and advising the public about harmful substances. See //www.opp.ca/opioids for more information.
Additional details as well as an officer’s experience with administering naloxone can be found at //www.opp.ca/news.
“Our officers responded quickly and effectively, and I commend them on their excellent work, utilizing their training to save this individual’s life. We have all seen the devastating impacts that fentanyl has and it is re freshing when our actions, along with those of our emergency services partners, can have a positive impact in our community”, Inspector Timothy Tatchell, detachment commander, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.
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