Saldus youths help person in water and assist paramedics

A group of young people in Saldus, a town in western Latvia, helped a person who had ended up in a body of water late in the evening and could not get out unaided. The Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) reported the incident and publicly praised the youths, saying that they helped the medics rather than getting in the way of their work.

Help before the medics arrived

An emergency call reported that a person was in the water and unable to reach the shore. The youths had noticed the person in distress and helped them to safety.

There was nothing at the scene to cover the person or keep them warm. The young people nonetheless followed the advice of the emergency line operator and did everything they could. They stayed with the person while a medical crew was on its way.

Support for the medics

When NMPD medics arrived, the youths used their phone flashlights to light the way so the crew could reach the patient faster and more safely. They kept lighting the area where care was being given, helped carry the necessary equipment, and made sure nothing fell into the water at the scene.

Medics from NMPD crew No. 422 said the youths' attitude stayed with them. According to the medics, none of the young people tried to film their work or the patient, and they sincerely tried to help. "We are proud of such young people," the medics said.

NMPD thanked the Saldus youths for their courage and willingness to help. The service stresses that the case shows how important it is to act, seek help and stay beside a person in trouble.