HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A medical emergency led a team of lifeguards to rescue a swimmer off Hallandale Beach.
Speaking with 7News on Friday, lifeguard Santiago Ferrat said the victim, who is in his 70s, suffered a heart attack near 18th Street and South Ocean Drive, Friday morning.
Ferrat said he pulled the swimmer out of the surf and onto the sand.
“I did the rescue, I pulled him out, and I started my CPR performance. The guy was not breathing, no pulse, so he was basically dead,” he said.
The lifeguards were able to restart the victim’s heart using CPR and chest compressions.
Paramedics transported the patient to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital for treatment.
“This is what we’re doing: we save lives. I’m so proud to serve,” said Ferrat.
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