Every morning I ride the purple bus into Durham for work – usually the
bus is either on time or late. Today it
was late but I was patient enough to wait.
I like to sit towards the front of the bus – I guess so I can get off
right away. Well today was a day I won’t
forget – As we approached Durham a girl – I want to say in her teens passed out
cold. She was sitting next to another woman who was quite alarmed and didn’t
really know what to do – except hold this girls body and say ‘everything is
going to be alright’. A passenger that
sat across from me went up to the bus driver to stop and call 999. I could tell
everyone was feeling shaky and worried.
I didn’t know what to do – but my first instinct was to ask – is there a
medical professional? But nobody replied. A friend of this girl said these
episodes happen often – he didn’t really know why. The bus driver pulled over to the nearest stop
and opened the door. A young man sitting
next to me helped pick up her body and I collected her purse – he brought her
outside. She laid flat on the pavement with 2 of her college friends. I am not
sure how long she was out for but this was a very scary moment for me!
As a citizen of the world this could have happened anywhere! I felt the need to help out - even though I have not been trained or know any medical terminology. How can we tell the difference if this was a stroke or cardiac arrest etc? I don't have the answer. A coworker of mine mentioned I should contact the Red Cross - and I might do so.
If I can help save a life or at least try that will make me smile.
When I got off the bus and walked past a few shops I saw the young man opening up the shop where he worked and I said thanks for helping her out! I am happy there are good people in the world.
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