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Dwunastoletni chłopiec z Siemianowic Śląskich zadzwonił po pomoc, gdy jego tata stracił przytomność . Policjanci szybko przyjechali na miejsce i rozpoczęli resuscytację . Uratowali mężczyznę. Szybka reakcja była bardzo ważna. Chłopiec był bardzo dzielny , a szybka pomoc uratowała życie jego taty.
Translation
A twelve-year-old boy from Siemianowice Śląskie called for help when his father lost consciousness. The police quickly arrived at the scene and began resuscitation. They saved the man's life. The prompt reaction was crucial. The boy was very brave, and quick assistance saved his father's life.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who called for help when the father lost consciousness?
The twelve-year-old boy from Siemianowice Śląskie called for help.
Question 2: What did the police do when they arrived?
The police quickly arrived and started resuscitation to save the man.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌02/12/2024
A 12-year-old boy in Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind by urgently contacting emergency services when his father fell unconscious. The boy, who was home with his younger sibling, acted without hesitation after his father experienced a sudden medical emergency, falling off a chair and struggling to breathe.
Responding to the call, Sergeant Marcin Kusz and Senior Sergeant Dawid Żemła from the local police department arrived swiftly at the scene. Upon entering the residence, they found the 54-year-old man unresponsive and not breathing. The officers immediately commenced resuscitation efforts, continuing until paramedics arrived.
Quick-Thinking Boy and Police Save Unconscious Father (Illustration)
After approximately half an hour of sustained intervention, the officers succeeded in restoring the man's circulation. The critical nature of these initial moments was highlighted by the attending officers, who noted that the swift assistance was pivotal in preventing potential brain damage, as crucial brain-protective measures must start within three to four minutes of cardiac arrest.
The man was subsequently transported to a hospital, where his condition is reported as severe but stabilized. The incident underscores the importance of quick-thinking actions in emergencies, with the police acknowledging the young boy's crucial role in securing prompt medical aid.
Citizens are reminded of the importance of rapid response in emergencies and are encouraged to contact authorities like the Provincial Police Headquarters in Katowice when in need. Such prompt actions can greatly influence the outcomes of critical situations.
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