Worker Pinned Under Mower Given CPR After Surrey Park Accident

A serious workplace accident in Surrey sent a city employee to hospital after he became trapped beneath a riding lawn mower in a park pond. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of how fast bystander response and CPR can save lives.

Ordeal in the Workplace

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. while the worker was cutting grass at Glenwood Park. For reasons that remain unclear, the mower entered a nearby pond, pinning the worker underneath and submerging him in the water. Officials have not confirmed how the accident occurred or how long the man remained trapped before help arrived.

Coworkers and Bystanders Act Quickly

According to a witness, the worker’s coworker—assisted by a nearby bystander—managed to lift the heavy mower off the man. Once freed from the water, the worker was pulled to safety and CPR was started immediately while emergency responders were on the way.

Paramedics later arrived and transported the man to a healthcare facility in critical condition. The early CPR efforts are believed to have played a key role in keeping him alive until advanced medical care could be provided.
Details of the incident were originally reported by CTV News, which covered the emergency response and rescue efforts at the park.