Arizona teen saved from overdose by online gaming friend 5,000 miles away

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. – A Queen Creek teenager is in existence today – thanks for you to the work of 1st responders and gamers via half a world aside.

The 15-year-old boy acquired reportedly been gaming on-line with some friends via Europe when he commenced speaking about committing suicide.

A friend called for assistance, and Queen Creek law enforcement officials would eventually visit this teenager’s home to evaluate him or her.

Body camera video revealed his parents, unacquainted with this situation, letting the official into the home. These people found the teen resting unconscious in the room yet still breathing.

Police learned that the teen acquired overdosed on an not known number of pills, together with Officer Simon Lopez responded by spraying Narcan in the boy’s nose.

Blurred body camera footage exhibiting an officer treating this overdosed teen.

The young person was able to slowly but surely regain consciousness, and he / she was taken away by way of ambulance for further therapy.

Queen Creek Police Main Randy Brice applauded Policeman Lopez’s quick response that will saved the teen’s living.

“The fact the official got there that rapid despite the fact that parents weren’t knowledgeable and gives that intervention – even the fire department showed up very quickly – but again seconds count, and we do believe it was a great save on his part,” Brice said.

All Queen Creek officers, detectives and field workers carry at least two containers of Narcan for these situations.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1instructions800-273-8255. Or text HOME for you to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).

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