Parkland RCMP save individual with successful CPR

June 29, 2026 - Spruce Grove, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Spruce Grove, Alta. –  On June 26, 2026, Parkland RCMP officers were conducting patrols westbound on McLeod Avenue in Spruce Grove when they were flagged down by a concerned citizen near the roundabout at Nelson Dr. 

The individual advised police that a person was lying unresponsive in the grass beneath a nearby tree. Officers immediately stopped to assess the situation and observed the individual to be unconscious. They also noted white foam around the person’s mouth, leading them to suspect a possible overdose. 

Officers quickly began CPR with assistance from the bystander. During resuscitation efforts, they observed signs that the individual’s airway was beginning to open and that the responsiveness was improving. An additional officer arrived and continued life-saving measures until EMS personnel reached the scene and assumed care. The individual was subsequently transported to hospital for further treatment. 

Parkland RCMP would like to thank the member of the public whose quick thinking and prompt action in alerting police contributed to the positive outcome. 

Parkland RCMP would also like to recognize Constable Vrabel and Constable McPhee for their swift response, professionalism, and successful life saving efforts. 

If you have any information about a crime, please call the Parkland RCMP non-emergency line at 825-220-7267.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. 

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