A paramedic jumped from a helicopter to a fisherman in cardiac arrest in Central Florida.
When a fisherman collapsed during a medical emergency on a pontoon boat on Lake Woodruff in Volusia County, the team from 911, Air One, patrol, EMS, and a Good Samaritan with a boat did everything they could to save him.
After a frantic 911 call came in, a Volusia County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher gave the caller CPR instructions as Air One took off, flew over and spotted the boat. Flight Paramedic Matt Brunelle jumped from the helicopter into the lake and was first on scene.
On land, patrol deputies met a man with his own boat who agreed to take them over to help. Air One guided them to the pontoon, and they climbed on board to continue CPR while Brunelle drove toward land to meet an ambulance.
EMS personnel arrived on the water next and took over life-saving measures until arrival back on shore for transport to the hospital.
Despite extensive efforts, sadly the 56-year-old from Astor in Lake County was not able to recover, according to local law enforcement.
“We were hoping to deliver the good news that his life was saved,” the Volusia Sheriff’s Office stated. “Instead, we are sending sincere condolences to this man’s family, friends and loved ones. It’s not the outcome we hoped for, but everyone involved in this call gave their best to give him a chance.”
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