A man received CPR after involved in a BMX stunt that took a bad turn. Sadly, the man died after the stunt turned into a troublesome ordeal near the seawall in downtown Vancouver.
Life on the line
The BC Coroners Service confirmed the death of the man in his 30s in a statement. Two men were performing a stunt near Jack Poole Plaza. The brother of the victim was filming him on his BMX bike attempting a stunt from one platform to another. The man fell around 9 meters to the water below.
The firefighter explained that a bystander jumped from the seawall to the dock, which is a 4-meter drop and broke both of his ankles in an attempt to help the victim. The man crawls down the dock and proceeds to pull the victim out of the water onto the dock and initiated CPR.
The first responders arrive on the scene at 8:30 PM and took over the life-saving efforts. After several minutes, the first responders stopped and covered the person with a tarp. The bystander was loaded onto a stretcher and transported to a healthcare facility for treatment.
Being prepared
Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.
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Mark Kascha
Certified First Aid Instructor Trainer with 30+ years of real-world experience, including lifeguarding, workplace emergency response, and first aid program development across Canada. Has worked with WorkSafeBC, WSIB, and Manitoba Health.
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