Quick-Thinking Boy and Police Save Unconscious Father

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1. dwunastoletni
   mający dwanaście lat ↩︎
2. przytomność (f.)
   świadomość, stan bycia przytomnym ↩︎
3. policjant (m.)
   osoby pracujące w policji ↩︎
4. resuscytacja (f.)
   działania mające na celu przywrócenie funkcji życiowych ↩︎
5. dzielny
   odważny i zdeterminowany ↩︎
6. uratować
   ocalić kogoś lub coś przed niebezpieczeństwem ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Who called for help when the father lost consciousness?

Question: What did the police do when they arrived?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
dwunastoletni	twelve-year-old
przytomność (f.)	consciousness
policjant (m.)	policemen
resuscytacja (f.)	resuscitation
dzielny	brave
uratować	saved

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Responding to the call, Sergeant Marcin Kusz and Senior Sergeant Dawid Żemła from the local police department arrived swiftly at the scene. Upon entering the residence, they found the 54-year-old man unresponsive and not breathing. The officers immediately commenced resuscitation efforts, continuing until paramedics arrived.

After approximately half an hour of sustained intervention, the officers succeeded in restoring the man’s circulation. The critical nature of these initial moments was highlighted by the attending officers, who noted that the swift assistance was pivotal in preventing potential brain damage, as crucial brain-protective measures must start within three to four minutes of cardiac arrest.

The man was subsequently transported to a hospital, where his condition is reported as severe but stabilized. The incident underscores the importance of quick-thinking actions in emergencies, with the police acknowledging the young boy’s crucial role in securing prompt medical aid.

Citizens are reminded of the importance of rapid response in emergencies and are encouraged to contact authorities like the Provincial Police Headquarters in Katowice when in need. Such prompt actions can greatly influence the outcomes of critical situations.

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