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Hillside Firefighters Save Overdose Victim Using Narcan

Hillside

Firefighters in Hillside this evening, saved the life of an overdose victim.

Crews responded to route 22 east for a report of a man lying face down at approximately 5:30 p.m.

On arrival, HIllside Fire Department tour 2 rescue crew assessed the unresponsive person and Narcan was applied.

The person regained consciousness and started breathing on his own again shortly after Narcan was used.

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