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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 08/28/2020 - Sheriff's Deputy Eric Vraves and Kittitas Police Officer Aaron Nelson were instrumental in saving the life of a 63 year old Kittitas Woman, believed to have overdosed on pain medications.
About 6:00PM Thursday the 27th Officer Nelson and Deputy Vraves responded to 640 N Pierce St in Kittitas. Upon arrival, they were told the the victim had overdosed on pain medications and was not breathing. The victim was found unconscious and unresponsive on a makeshift bed. The officers began CPR and administered one dose of NARCAN. After a few moments she began responding to the treatment, breathing on her own and moving. The officers moved her into a recovery position until the responding medics arrived and took over care. She was said to be conscious and talking with medics while being transported to the hospital. Sheriff Myers commended the officer's for saving this woman's life; "These officers' immediate response and proper use of their training and equipment prevented another drug related tragedy. Initially a skeptic of law enforcement carrying NARCAN, I have quickly become one its proponents. This is the second time one of our deputies has used it to save a life this year. This also illustrates the need to increase our efforts in addressing the misuse of Opioids."
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Clay Myersclay.myers@co.kittitas.wa.us