Photo: Optimist file photo. Boundary Bay passing to Point Roberts. U.S. Customs officers at the Point Roberts border helped rescue a Canadian this week who was in medical trouble. In a press release issued late Friday night, the US Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Point Roberts Port of Entry responded to assist a man who had fallen from his bicycle in the port’s secondary inspection area. . CBP officers made lifesaving efforts and were able to revive the man. “Officers immediately responded to the scene, performed a brief medical evaluation and found the male to have a pulse, was breathing, but unresponsive,” the news release said. “Officers placed the traveler on his side to assist his breathing.” Point Roberts Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was contacted and dispatched. Before EMS arrived, the man lost a pulse and officers began and continued CPR until EMS arrived on scene and received medical attention. EMS determined the traveler was in cardiac arrest and coordinated transport to Bellingham via helicopter medevac. The helicopter arrived at the port of entry and the man was airlifted to St. Joseph in Bellingham. CBP officers helped coordinate the man’s wife’s travel across Canada to the Bellingham hospital. “This is an excellent example of how our CBP employees embody CBP’s core values of integrity, service to country and vigilance,” said Harmit Gill, Port Area Director. “These officers are trained to respond to traumatic events and have shown their bravery, dedication and teamwork in saving this man’s life.” “CBP employees in the Seattle field office represent the best of CBP not only in this case, but on a daily basis,” added Brian Humphrey, Director of Field Operations, Seattle Field Office. “Their quick response and dedication is something I am extremely proud of and they continue to exceed my expectations every day.”
