East Lancashire holidaymaker saves man's life on Cyprus flight

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
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Message Posted:
12/10/2011 18:01

A ST John Ambulance volunteer on a holiday flight has been praised after springing into action to revive a seriously-ill man.



Les Tattersall’s prompt actions meant the man recovered and the plane’s pilot did not have to divert to the nearest airport.



Mr Tattersall, 53, was asleep on the Pegasus Airlines flight from Manchester to Cyprus last month when a dramatic “is there a doctor on board?” call was made from the cockpit public address system.



“I asked the gentleman’s wife about his medical history over the last years and she said he was 82, had had two heart attacks and was diabetic.”



“His wife gave me permission to administer an insulin injection and after about 15 minutes he came round and began talking.”



Les’s efforts led to a spontaneous round of applause from fellow travellers as he returned to his seat.



Phil Thain, from Clitheroe St John Ambulance, said: “Les was a great person to have around in this situation.



From todays Lancashire Evening Telegraph

Ed1957


Joined: 03/09/2011
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Message Posted:
12/10/2011 22:08

Great news, well done Les, good to have something to cheer on Cyp 44

suel5


Joined: 16/01/2011
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
12/10/2011 22:17

Well done to the man involved. Lovely story, change from the usual on here.

davpat


Joined: 23/08/2011
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
13/10/2011 11:00

Perhaps we could try that,and have to divert into Ercan!!!