Volunteer EMT Simone Kelly, 24, of South Orange Rescue Squad in New Jersey, is credited with saving a man during a New York Knicks victory parade after the man suffered a suspected drug overdose. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurred on Thursday during the parade, when Kelly responded to the emergency on scene. According to accounts, she administered Narcan to reverse the effects of the suspected overdose. A video of the rescue circulated online, leading to widespread attention and praise for her actions. Reports also describe that the man’s condition prompted a rapid medical response during the public event, with Kelly stepping in as a trained first responder. The coverage characterizes Kelly’s intervention as dramatic and central to the man’s survival. The outlets do not provide further details in the provided text about the man’s identity, medical outcome, or whether authorities were involved in directing or limiting responders. Overall, the reports agree that Kelly used Narcan during the Knicks parade and is being recognized for her role in the rescue.
Volunteer EMT Simone Kelly saves man during Knicks parade after suspected overdose
Volunteer EMT Simone Kelly, 24, of South Orange Rescue Squad in New Jersey, is credited with saving a man during a New York Knicks victory parade after the man suffered a suspected drug overdose. Mult...
- A volunteer EMT, Simone Kelly, 24, responds during a New York Knicks victory parade on Thursday.
- The man is reported to have suffered a suspected drug overdose during the event.
- Kelly administers Narcan as part of the rescue.
- A video of the incident goes viral, bringing attention to Kelly’s actions.
- Kelly is associated with the South Orange Rescue Squad in New Jersey.
Simone Kelly, EMT, saves a man from overdose using Narcan during a parade in New York.
1 day agoSimone Kelly, a volunteer EMT with South Orange Rescue Squad, in New Jersey, leaped into action after the man suffered a suspected drug overdose on Thursday.
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