Life-Saving Narcan Given To Man Who Overdosed In Seal Beach: Police

SEAL BEACH, CA — Police administered life-saving Narcan to a man who overdosed in Seal Beach and was found unconscious in his car, police announced Monday.

On March 7, the Seal Beach Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at about 12:42 a.m. in the 100 block of 14th Street. The caller told police he saw the driver of the car slumped over the steering wheel and another person unconscious in the backseat.

When police responded to the scene, they found the vehicle still running with a man standing outside the car. The man said his friend inside was sleeping and had a history of narcotics use.

Officers said the man was still breathing, but despite attempts to wake him up, he remained unresponsive.

"Based on his training and experience, the officer recognized the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and immediately obtained a Narcan (naloxone) 4mg nasal dose emergency opioid treatment from his patrol vehicle," SBPD said in a statement.

After about 20 seconds, the man regained consciousness and Orange County Fire Authority paramedics assessed him. Officers remained on scene to monitor his well-being before family members arrived to take the man to a hospital.

“This incident highlights the critical role of Narcan in saving lives during opioid overdoses, particularly with the prevalence of dangerous substances like fentanyl," said Seal Beach Chief of Police Michael Henderson. "We are grateful for the swift response of our officers and the collaboration with OCFA in providing immediate medical assistance.”