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Hero Cop Saves Golfer, Plans Future Round
30 Jul
Summary
- Officer Fitzgerald administered CPR before emergency services arrived.
- Golfer made a remarkable recovery and was discharged in 11 days.
- Fitzgerald received the Life Saving Medal and reunited with the golfer.
Officer Brett Fitzgerald of the Westford Police Department was honored with the Life Saving Medal for his swift actions on June 29. While off duty and at the Nabnasset Lake Country Club, Fitzgerald witnessed a golfer collapse and immediately initiated CPR. His quick response and the subsequent work of the Westford Fire Department and other officers helped restore the golfer's pulse.
The golfer experienced a significant recovery, being discharged from the hospital just 11 days after the incident. The story reached a heartwarming conclusion at a recent Select Board meeting, where Officer Fitzgerald received his medal. He was joined by the very man whose life he saved, and they shared a moment of reunion, even making plans to play a future round of golf together.
Community members praised Officer Fitzgerald's bravery, with many calling his intervention a "hole in one" rescue. The positive response highlighted the town's appreciation for his dedication. This incident underscores the vital role of immediate action in critical medical emergencies.
