Bowen Island RCMP received information of a male in full cardiac arrest on the government dock in Snug Cove. Cst. Mulrooney was on scene within 2-3 minutes and brought the AED (Automated external defibrillator) to the dock. A doctor and nurse were performing CPR on the patient, a 70 year old male visiting Bowen Island for the day with family and friends.
Upon Cst. Mulrooney's arrival the patient did not have a pulse and was in full cardiac arrest. The AED was instrumental in reviving the male, shocking his heart on at least three occasions. The patient was flown to Vancouver General Hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.
