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Woman having seizure saved by lifeguards
June 9th, 2009, 4:15 pm · 7 Comments · posted by Laylan Connelly, staff writer
A woman weighing more than 300 pounds had to be pulled out of the ocean by lifeguards in Huntington Beach after she had a seizure while in the water.
The 18-year-old woman began having an attack while in the water on Saturday afternoon. Lifeguard Doug Leach was already heading out to make contact with her, with it became a “highly critical rescue and medical aide situation,” said Marine Safety Lt. Mike Beuerlein.
She was unconscious as lifeguards brought her to the shorebreak, and Beuerlein said it was a struggle for the lifeguard to get the victim to shore.
Lifeguards administered “rescue breathing,” which gave her air from an oxygen bag. By the time paramedics arrived, she had gained consciousness. The victim told lifeguards she had a history of epilepsy, diabetes and had other medical problems.
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She had a history of epilepsy and yet decided to go swimming. I’m not trying to say one shouldn’t enjoy life, but come on, that’s just asking for trouble.
WOW! Another impressive rescue from the men that serve and protect our cities! We are grateful for these men and women that serve the citizens! Just a small thank you for the wonderful job you guys do!
i hope she will ok.
The article doesn’t indicate if the woman was a the beach by herself. Given her medical history, I would assume she was not alone. I hope she’s okay. I’m a pretty strong swimmer yet I’ve been battered pretty badly by waves in Hawaii and that was a scary experience.
Do they REALLY have to add how much the woman weighs? You know what I mean? It’s not like they’re catching fish or something! ……Geesh!
Yes, the weight is important, because it make the heroics all the more impressive. Fat people weight more and are harder to move and carry. That should go without saying.
Her age is noted. 300+ lbs at 18 years of age and she has diabetes and medical problems? You don’t say! Look, folks, some medical issues we can’t do much to prevent (epilepsy). But at some point you have to stop eating and start moving more.
I hope she gets healthy and lives a full life.
I’m glad I wasn’t at HB that day…