Stanley McFarlane of Nedlands.
Camera IconStanley McFarlane of Nedlands. Credit: Supplied/Andrew Ritchie www.communitypix.com.au d475171

Nedlands teen recognised for act of bravery

Kristie LimWestern Suburbs Weekly

A NEDLANDS teenager felt “gratified” after winning a gold medallion at the 2017 Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards for saving a woman’s life outside Christ Church Grammar School.

In February, Year 11 student Stanley McFarlane (16) came out of a parent-teacher interview with his father and discovered a woman lying motionless on the ground.

Stanley realised something was wrong and immediately went to the aid of the woman.

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He called the ambulance and passed the phone to his father before performing CPR on the woman.

After 20 compressions, the woman breathed a gasp of air and returned to a conscious state.

Stanley put her in a recovery position and reassured her when she was taken away by the ambulance.

He said it was the first time he saved a person’s life.

“It felt like another training scenario but afterwards it felt a bit more gratifying because it was much more significant,” he said.

“I did a CPR course in Year 10 and that was a Friday afternoon activity affiliated with North Cottesloe.

“Obviously, it is very important because if you ever find yourself in that situation, you can help a life.”

Meanwhile, HBF Stadium lifesavers Corey Hollow and David Trotter were awarded with a gold star after performing CPR on a patron during a fitness class in May.

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