A 74-year-old man who collapsed in the street after feeling unwell has praised the actions of two teenage rescuers who got him to hospital. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was waiting for a bus after attending Cardiff's Tafwyl festival when he became unwell and collapsed outside Cardiff Castle last Sunday night. Josh and Taylor, both 15, were passing by and immediately went to his aid as he drifted in and out of consciousness.
They gave him water and called for an ambulance, but were told it could be a while before paramedics arrived. Instead of leaving him, the pair waited with him for over an hour and a half, with Taylor eventually calling his mum to take the elderly man to hospital. The man has since undergone tests and has praised the teenagers' actions, saying they saved his life.
The incident highlights the importance of bystander care and the willingness of young people to help those in need. According to the NHS, bystander CPR can increase the chances of survival for someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest. This is especially true for older adults, who are more likely to experience heart problems.
The man has expressed his gratitude to Josh and Taylor, saying they were 'brilliant' and 'saved his life'. He has also called for the teenagers to receive some kind of reward or recognition for their actions, which he believes are an example of the 'best of youth'.