Vancouver first aid

Victim of freak horse accident given CPR

A mother and daughter who were thrown from their horses given CPR. A woman died after a horseback riding incident in Ladner. She was identified as 43-year old Roseanne Guerin of Ladner.

Horseback riding ordeal

Guerin and her 18-year old daughter were riding horses in the 3,600-block of 34th Street when the mother’s horse was spooked by a dog and started galloping away, throwing Guerin from the horse.

The daughter’s horse followed the first one and while attempting to jump a ditch, the teenager was thrown off. Witnesses quickly started CPR on Guerin until the rescue workers arrived to transport her via air ambulance to Vancouver General Hospital. Sadly, she later succumbed to head injuries.

Vancouver first aid
During emergencies, prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life.

The teenager was transported to Delta Hospital where she was given treatment for scrapes to her face and bruises on her left leg. A farm tractor rescued one of the horses that crashed through a fence and ended up stuck in a ditch.

Enroll in a first aid and CPR course

During emergencies, prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life. This life-saving technique significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies. It is recommended to enroll in first aid and CPR course today to be prepared during emergencies.

For more information about this story, click here.

LEARN MORE

Learn how to help by enrolling in a first aid and CPR course and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Serving the Vancouver Lower Mainland with the lowest priced, highest quality safety, CPR, food safe and first aid training since 2010.

Shopping Cart
Vancouver First Aid
Scroll to Top
× How can I help you?