Two Secaucus police officers are credited with resuscitating a man, saving his life, on Sunday evening, Police Chief Dennis Miller said.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
On May 12th at approximately 8:49 p.m., the Secaucus Police Department responded to Harmon Cove Towers, on a report of an unresponsive man, who was not breathing.
Upon arrival, Police Officer Michael Borrelli immediately began CPR. While performing CPR, Police Officer Austin C. Hawxhurst readied his Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and one “shock” was delivered to the victim.
Borrelli and Hawxhurst continued CPR until the arrival Hudson Regional Hospital EMT’s.
After delivering a second “shock” to the victim, Secaucus police officers and Hudson Regional Hospital EMT’s continued CPR, a pulse was found, and the main ultimately regained consciousness.
The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center by Hudson Regional Hospital EMT’s and Jersey City Medical Center Paramedics. As of this writing, the victim remains in stable condition in the hospital.
“I am extremely proud of these officers and I commend their collaboration in performing these lifesaving measures and bringing this victim back to life,” Miller added.
“I also want to praise Hudson Regional Hospital EMS and Jersey City Medical Center’s Paramedics for their ongoing commitment to the safety of the residents of the Town of Secaucus.”
