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To the rescue
When you go on a vacation, it’s supposed to be a vacation. In other words, time away from job related stress. But some things just come naturally whether you’re on the job or away from it. For Connie and Art Smith, saving a life was part of one of their vacation mornings. They were in Cancun last week enjoying sun, surf and snorkeling. “It was beautiful, just beautiful,” said Connie Smith of their ocean going experience,, “like being in a huge fish tank.” However, Friday morning the water was rough after a storm the day before. “We decided to lay by the pool,” continued Smith but their relaxing didn’t last for long. The lifeguard spotted a man floating motionless on top of the water and within minutes Art and Connie were administering CPR. “There was no pulse, no breathing,” said Connie. But eventually water flew out of his mouth and the victim was gasping for air. He survived. Art and Connie Smith didn’t leave Rappahannock County seeking fame but they became local heroes by doing what came naturally — helping someone in need. Art Smith is a medic and Connie trained in EMT. Both of them are volunteers with the Amissville Fire and Rescue Department. Connie Smith was amazed that the facility had no rescue equipment of any kind. The Smiths learned that once the 60-year-old man reached the hospital he was able to sit up and talk. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz was overwhelmed with pride upon hearing of their story. Who wouldn’t be? But for the Smiths, it was a gut reaction and fortunately for this man, he was in good hands. The way Connie Smith figures it, “God put us there for a reason, to help this man out.”
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