An Australian man used his newly learned first aid knowledge to rescue a very unlikely victim, a small kangaroo who fell into a stream. Mick Hussin is on vacation in Byron Bay, New South Wales when he sees a pack of dogs chasing a small kangaroo in a creek.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is the set of basic first aid techniques in many emergency situations, such as heart attack or drowning, can make a real difference when breathing or heartbeat stops. But would you have ever thought that this is possible save the lives of animals too?
An Australian man proves it: he had to use his newly learned first aid knowledge to save a very unlikely victim, a little kangaroo fallen into a creek. Mick Hussin is on vacation in Byron Bay, New South Wales when he sees a pack of dogs chasing a small kangaroo in a creek.
The kangaroo, fallen into the water, is drowning. Hussin jumps into the river, grabs the animal by the tail and drags it ashore. Without wasting time, once he realizes the loss of consciousness, he places his hands on the victim's chest and starts massaging.
“I thought maybe I was wasting time, but I decided to keep trying anyway. After ten minutes of CPR, her little hands began to move. She was the greatest sensation of my life ", said il salvatore al NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES).
He then dries the baby and wraps him in a towel before contacting the Wires. The kangaroo is healthy, weighs 1,6 kilos and is recovering well in the hands of the center's skilled volunteer staff. “It's sad that a couple of seconds and the ability to deliver CPR make the difference between life and death. The Wires are delighted that Mr. Hussin has chosen to give this beautiful creature the kiss of life, ”says Leanne Taylor, General Manager of WIRES. The lesson? Taking a first aid course can save many lives, human and otherwise.
Roberta Ragni
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