Sudbury teens honoured for saving woman’s life
Friday in Sudbury, two young men were recognized with rescuer awards for their heroic efforts saving a woman's life.
Tyler Brouillette and Levi Owl, 18-year-old best friends, used the CPR skills they learned in high school when they came upon a woman in cardiac arrest.
It happened in December when they came upon an unresponsive driver on the side of the road who was not breathing.
The CPR they performed saved the woman's life.
“It feels amazing,” said Owl.
“I am not sure that everyone kinda’ gets to experience that and honestly I don't know if I can put words to it. But it feels great that she is here with us and I am glad that it all worked out in the end.”
“We were alternating back and forth it was really nice to do it with someone you are close with and understand each other and we were able to communicate very well,” added Brouillette.
The driver, Claudette Lecuyer, said the emergency room doctor confirmed to her that the young men saved her life.
“I am so proud of them for saving my life,” Lecuyer said.
“They saved my life and I will never forget -- ever.”
“It made a huge difference,” said Dr. Rob Lepage, a physician in HSN’s emergency department.
“I think the fact that these young men responded very quickly and they started CPR that they learned in high school that, I think, was the difference between life and death.”
The young men were presented with Rescuer Awards by the Advanced Coronary Treatment Foundation and Hydro One. The organizations partner to bring CPR training and other first aid skills training to high school students.
“A program where we teach teachers as CPR and AED instructors for their students,” said the foundation’s Jennifer Russell.
“We donate mannequins and training units to the schools so the schools have the equipment and the necessary skills to offer it to their students.”
“It was fantastic to meet Levi and Tyler the brave heroes who put their incredible tools and their empowered confidence to work and were able to save a life and they really made a difference,” said Rob Globocki of Hydro One.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Doctors ask Liberal government to reconsider capital gains tax change
The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.
Keeping these exotic pets is 'cruel' and 'dangerous,' Canadian animal advocates say
Canadian pet owners are finding companionship beyond dogs and cats. Tigers, alligators, scorpions and tarantulas are among some of the exotic pets they are keeping in private homes, which pose risks to public safety and animal welfare, advocates say.
Prince William and wife Kate thank public for birthday messages for son Louis
Prince William and his wife Kate thanked the public for their messages which had been sent to mark the sixth birthday of their youngest son Louis on Tuesday.
She was the closest she'd ever been to meeting her biological father. Then life dealt her a blow
Anne Marie Cavner was the closest she'd ever been to meeting her biological father, but then life dealt her a blow. From an unexpected loss to a host of new relationships, a DNA test changed her life, and she doesn't regret a thing.
How quietly promised law changes in the 2024 federal budget could impact your day-to-day life
The 2024 federal budget released last week includes numerous big spending promises that have garnered headlines. But, tucked into the 416-page document are also series of smaller items, such as promising to amend the law regarding infant formula and to force banks to label government rebates, that you may have missed.
RCMP uncovers plot to sell drones and equipment to Libya
The RCMP says it has uncovered a ploy to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya illegally.
Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised
'How much plastic will you have for dinner, sir? And you, ma'am?' While that may seem like a line from a satirical skit on Saturday Night Live, research is showing it's much too close to reality.
'Catch-and-kill' strategy to be a focus as testimony resumes in Trump hush money case
A veteran tabloid publisher was expected to return to the witness stand Tuesday in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial.
Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.