By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin
MARMARIS, Turkey (NNS) -- Four Sailors Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, Sailors saved a Turkish man's life by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while on liberty in Marmaris , Turkey
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Christopher Hockey, Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jacob Kudrin, Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Brian Jones, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Brandon Plummer were on their way back to the ship after spending the day in town when they witnessed a man fall, hitting his head and slumping to the ground, unconscious.
When the four Sailors checked for the man's pulse and found none, they told nearby pedestrians to call for help. Hockey began to administer CPR while the other three Sailors assisted. When police and medical personnel arrived, the Sailors' efforts successfully revived the injured man.
The man was rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
Many Sailors learn CPR as part of their Navy training. The Navy also teaches crisis management and how to respond in emergency situations.
"I've had CPR training over the course of the entire time I've been in the Navy," said Hockey. "The whole magnitude of the situation took a few seconds to set in and was a little overwhelming, but I was happy to help."
"They really made us proud," said Cmdr. Daniel Sullivan, VFA-11, executive officer. "People take CPR training for granted sometimes and don't believe that they will ever have to use it in a real situation. These Sailors proved how useful it is, and they made a difference in this man's life."
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