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NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human' NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human' Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments. Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion. Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot. The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say
Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say A man was killed, and a woman was injured following a one-car crash in Connecticut.  The crash occurred in Hartford County around 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the area of Slater Road near Mitchell Street in New Britain. According to New Britain Police spokeswoman Rachel Zaniewski, when officers arrived, they found the unidentified man unresponsive, and he was later pronounced dead by New Britain EMS on the scene. The passenger was alert and conscious but suffered several injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to an area hospital for further treatment, Zaniewski said…
1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes 1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes
1 Rescued From CT River After Kayak Capsizes One person was rescued from a Connecticut river after their kayak capsized as dusk approached. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7:50 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, in the Quinnipiac River in North Haven. According to North Haven Fire Chief Paul Januszewski, the department responded to the river for the report of a kayak that had capsized with people in the water.  Another 911 call was placed and answered by Hamden, resulting in both North Haven and Hamden fire departments responding to the Quinnipiac River.  North Haven firefighters deployed a boat from a launch on Sacke…