Checking the scene safety, I lifted the lady because she was unable to get up and walk. Then I took her to a safer area to examine her. The accident happened opposite the police station. Hence, there was a policeman present at the scene, they started to enquire about me and I was surrounded by a few other onlookers. I was travelling with my first aid kit bag therefore I took my Alert Voice ID card and informed them that I was a trained first responder. My sister helped translate everything to them in Malayalam. Within a second, I got permission to examine the victim. Though she was almost okay I advised her to visit a hospital for further check-up. Then the policemen helped call an auto and all of them were sent to a nearby hospital.

Thanks to my sister who helped me throughout the situation. I did not panic even though I don’t know the language. I simply remembered the Good Samaritan law and helped my fellow people in need.

Please learn some basic life support techniques.

I have been trained by Team ALERT (NGO)- https://alert.ngo/

Thank you to team #Alert and my trainer Karthick.

By Santhosh Shankar