Emerson Police Make Narcan Save

EMERSON, N.J. — Emerson police used Narcan to revive an overdosing drug user on Washington Avenue on Tuesday.

An officer administers Narcan to a practice dummy.
Photo Credit: *Michael W. Dailey, MD*

10/23/2015 5:00 a.m.

The 18-year-old victim came around after first responders administered CPR and two doses of Narcan after a woman walking her dog noticed the unresponsive young woman at 6:28 p.m., Police Chief Donald Rossi told Daily Voice.

The woman’s heartbeat was revived and she was transported to a nearby hospital, he said.

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