ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — A man is alive after Rockdale County deputies worked to save his life during a medical emergency.
On May 14, authorities said around 10:20 p.m., deputies J. Verdell and J. Wilson received reports of a person not breathing.
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When they arrived at the location, they found an 82-year-old man who was not breathing.
Authorities confirmed that the victim suffered a cardiac arrest at the time of the incident.
The deputies immediately began life-saving efforts with an AED and performed CPR until Rockdale Fire and Rescue arrived.
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“We applaud these deputies for staying calm and using their training, knowledge, and experience to render the necessary aid to save a life,” officials wrote on Facebook.
After a brief stay at a local hospital, the 82-year-old man is back home with his wife and is alive and well, according to authorities.
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