Missing Person in Ocean County. Have You Seen Her?
August 16, 2023Bandwagon Diner in Toms River
August 16, 2023
According to Toms River Police Department, on Sunday, August 13, 2023 approximately 3:50 PM, police were dispatched to LA Fitness on Hooper Avenue for a reported medical emergency with CPR in progress.
Upon police arrival, two off-duty EMTs Dylan Tortorelli and Josh Menack, who were working out at the time, were already preforming CPR on a man who suffered sudden cardiac arrest while exercising; and two-off duty Toms River police officer's, Alex Van Lew and Charlie Grainger, who were also in the gym at the time of the incident, rendered aid by utilizing an automated external defibrillator, or AED.
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Moments later, the patient awakened, regaining consciousness and began to breathe on his own. Silverton First Aid and RWJ Paramedics responded and transported him to Brick Hospital for further treatment.
On Monday, Dylan Tortorelli, an EMT from Manchester Twp., was sworn in as a full-time police officer with the Neptune Twp. Police Department. Josh Menack works as a lifeguard and EMT with the Seaside Heights Beach Patrol and volunteers with the Point Pleasant Beach First Aid Squad.
"We'd like to commend them, and everyone who jumped into action and rendered aid to help save a stranger's life," Toms River police said.
