Three OPP officers affected by Co2 during rescue

Leamington Post

Western Region Ontario Provincial Police Command are breathing a sigh of relief after being told that three Essex County OPP members are likely going to make a full recovery following an early morning rescue on Wednesday, November 16.

OPP officers were called to a residence just outside of Leamington to check on the well-being of a distraught person shortly before 8:00 a.m.

Upon arrival they located an unresponsive victim in a garage inside a locked vehicle suffering from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. The officers spent several minutes in the garage while affecting the rescue.

The victim was treated by EMS at the scene and transported to hospital where a full recovery is expected.

Around noon the same day, the three officers involved in the rescue began to feel ill effects from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and were taken to the Leamington Hospital for treatment.

They were treated for exposure to the high levels of carbon monoxide inhaled during the rescue and are expected to make a full recovery.

"I'm very proud of the efforts of my officers who day in and day out put their lives on the line ensuring the safety and security of all citizens of Essex County," said Detachment Commander Rick Derus.