Importance of CPR highlighted following weekend incident in Ballybofey

A firefighter has highlighted the importance of CPR following an incident in Ballybofey at the weekend.

Ballybofey United FC have confirmed that, during their Legends Match on Saturday, a participant suffered a sudden medical emergency on the pitch.

CPR was commenced within moments and a defibrillator was quickly brought into use.

Chris Patton, a coach at the club and a firefighter, says it is vital that people know CPR in case of similar incidents:

Aiden Thompson the founder of Donegal Safety Training Solutions has highlighted defibrillators in the area:

 

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