SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Members of Zoo Miami’s staff were recognized for their heroics by the Miami-Dade Commission.
The employees saved the life of a woman who collapsed at the zoo in September.
They administered CPR before using a defibrillator to restore her pulse.
It was the first time park rangers had to use CPR to save the life of a guest.
Jiovanni Puentes, who resuscitated the woman, described what happened that day.
“We begin CPR, we connect the AED, it gives us a shock advise message, and we did in fact shock her, and I truly believe that’s what brought her back, and fortunately, we were able to save her life,” said Puentes.
At the meeting, Sept. 17, 2022 was declared Zoo Miami Heroes Day.
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