CPR Newbie Saves Life
First time CPR user, Officer Villarreal, saved a life.
After finishing her first day of jury duty, Pam Miller collapsed outside the courthouse.
When Villarreal heard her head hit the concrete, he rushed over, determined there was no pulse or heart beat, and smartly began CPR until help arrived.
Villareal said he was scared but set to work and started praying.
A teary-eyed Pam Miller is extremely grateful to him.
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