A child whose heart stopped after an accidental strike from a baseball bat during a practice on September 1 was revived by the actions of a coach and the North Summit Fire crew. The incident occurred at Henefer Town Park.
Firefighters were dispatched to the park at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1. Before emergency crews arrived, a coach recognized the seriousness of the situation and began CPR.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within two minutes of being dispatched and continued advanced lifesaving care. Crews administered a defibrillation shock and were able to restore the child's pulse.
The child was transported by AirMed to Primary Children’s Hospital for continued treatment.
North Summit Fire stated that the coach's willingness to act made a critical difference. The agency noted that actions taken by bystanders before first responders arrive can determine the outcome of cardiac arrest and emphasized the importance of CPR and AED training.
North Summit Fire expressed their thoughts to the child, the family, teammates, and coaches affected by the incident. No additional patient information will be released at this time out of respect for the child and family.
