Updated - Girl saved by CPR as cabin cruiser sinks

J Curmi

Aug 16th 2012, 11:07

@Toni Borg
Toni Borg
Yesterday, 21:40

You stated that why isn't there a helipad at Mater Dei and that patients are transferred by ambulance from the helipad at St Luke's? Its been operational from day one and has been used several times whenever the need arose to transfer patients by helicopter to Mater Dei.

There is indeed a helipad at Mater Dei just across from Casualty Dept and the Morgue.

Monica Schranz

Aug 16th 2012, 10:55

Thank God the girl was saved.

Shouldn't she have been wearing a lifevest as all children on boats should? This rule should be strictly adhered to to avoid any such accidents.

Tony Borg

Aug 16th 2012, 10:33

People become very careless especially in Summer. Not to take any Credit but i also have saved a person from certain painful death this Summer.

I happened to be the only person on this pontoon in a Marina one evening when i heard certain bangs on a boat. After more bangs i realised that someone got stuck in an airless tiny compartment on a sailing boat. Hadn't i taken notice he would have been found dead days later since the owner is a foreigner and so he does not frequent his boat that often and in this August heat , it would have taken a very short time to loose consciousness and certain death.

This saved person should know better actually, since he presents himself as a captain..........

Sean Swain

Aug 16th 2012, 10:17

Fantastic news! Well done to al those involved!

Mr Luke Vella

Aug 16th 2012, 09:04

Let's teach CPR at school as a subject. This can save lives.

Noel Tonna

Aug 16th 2012, 08:51

Unfortunate that these things happen, but it is also fortunate that we have dedicated persons who are professionals in their work and take pride in what they do. A very merited well done. At least it is not all bad news, sometimes good things come out of a bad situation. God bless the people who put their life on the line for others.

E Schembri

Aug 16th 2012, 08:38

Completely agree!

I have done the first aid course and I agree that everyone should know first aid. It can save a life.

I can't understand why senior school children are loaded with curriculum activities and simple life saving knowledge is not considered important. It must be included in every senior school. Every school leaving teenager must know First Aid.

Giovanni Rizzo

Aug 16th 2012, 08:22

Il-veru nies professjonali.Prosit tassew.Dak li ghamiltu ma din it-tifla u l-familja taghha jibqa ittimbrat ghal tul hajjithom kollu.Grazzi.

Amanda Kidd

Aug 16th 2012, 08:05

This is fantastic! It does highlight the fact though, that as many people as possible need to be trained in First Aid and CPR. It would be ideal if these were included in the national curriculum and taught in schools, colleges and university.

Peter Paul Borg

Aug 16th 2012, 07:22

A big thank you and well done to all. Keep safe

Simon Balzan

Aug 16th 2012, 07:01

Well done to the doctor on the nearby boat.......he saved the girl's life and to everyone involved

Louis Baldacchino

Aug 16th 2012, 06:42

Well done to all involved - it enhances the idea of teaching first aid at all levels in cumpulsory education.
I also encourage people especially teenagers to take FIRST AID COURSES during the summer holidays with NGOs like RED CROSS MALTA etc.

marvin vella

Aug 16th 2012, 06:29

well done afm we r proud of you

Anthony Galea

Aug 16th 2012, 02:53

finaly , some good news I am sick and tired of reading bad news

Frank Borg

Aug 16th 2012, 01:32

These people are true heroes, they make us all proud. There is nothing more rewarding than saving someone's life, and whoever owes their lives to them will remain indebted to them for the rest of his or her life. The AFM Marine saved my son's life from a certain death 2 years ago, and I will be forever indebted to them.
Same goes to that doctor that resuscitated this girl, she owes her life to him, he must be very proud as well.

Paul Busuttil

Aug 16th 2012, 00:01

These are the heroes on this planet, so selfless and there is no way to fully repay them.
All those involved in saving lives.....thank you.

Mark Caruana

Aug 15th 2012, 23:18

An official appreciation should be given to that doctor who saved the girl.

Peter Agius

Aug 15th 2012, 22:45

If only our Politicians and Judiciary were made of the same fibre as our CP, Armed Forces and a good percentage of our Police Force we would be living in a dream country. Unfortunately they are not.

stephen mifsud

Aug 15th 2012, 22:26

bully inthom ta veru xhol tajjep hafna auguri

Savio Vella

Aug 15th 2012, 22:14

I just hope that this will get the same amount of publicity that the sham in Marsaxlokk did. And for those who said they are ashamed of being Maltese because of a few undesireables, well, how about showing some pride in these rescuers? I am proud to be Maltese, because I get to meet so many who make me feel so positive about my country. Will this story get international coverage as well? I doubt it. These stories are never given any importance.

Toni Borg

Aug 15th 2012, 21:40

I wish a speedy recovery to the girl and also would like to say a 'Well Done' to all those involved in the rescue.

But, I ask, why is there no heliport at Mater Dei????

The transfer from St Lukes, where it seems there is a heliport, to Mater Dei by ambulance might be fatal in such emergencies.

J Curmi

Aug 15th 2012, 21:23

Another job well done by our CPD. :)

Mr Joe Frendo

Aug 15th 2012, 20:43

The Civil Protection Department, Armed Forces and the Emergency Services are the pride of Malta.

Once I had the opportunity to ask one a fireman, why do you risk your life to save others. His reply was, when you save a person from danger, and you manage to get him out of there, still breathing, although in pain, he looks at you and with his eyes staring directly to your eyes, no words are needed but that person would be trying to tell you ... 'Thank You, You Saved Me' is the answer why I do this job!

Keep it up!

John Attard

Aug 15th 2012, 19:47

Well done to all who took part in the rescue operation......you should be proud of yourselves.

ray micallef

Aug 15th 2012, 19:34

Great job to everyone. proud of you!