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Locals praised for saving the life of a man in Waterford city

Locals praised for saving the life of a man in Waterford city
Dymphna Nugent
Dymphna Nugent
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The life of a man was saved this week in Waterford city following a suspected cardiac arrest.

This comes as the man, believed to be in his 50s, was found unresponsive on the ground on Barronstrand Street on Wednesday.

Local men, including Derek Threadgold, John Mullane, and Johnny Phelan came to the aid of the man.

They commenced chest compressions until the paramedics arrived, in an effort to keep the man's heart beating.

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Listen back to the interview in full with Johnny Phelan, in conversation with Ollie and Dymphna on The Big Breakfast Blaa.

 

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