Narcan Saves Two From Overdoses In Bayville, Police Chief Says

Two men survived drug overdoses on the same day and were revived with Narcan, Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele said.

The first incident happened at 6:28 a.m. on March 3, when Patrolman Patrick Coletti and Patrolman Timothy Pizzella were dispatched to a Pheasant Drive residence for a report of a drug overdose. When the officers arrived, they found a man unconscious, but breathing. Coletti realized it was an overdose and administered Narcan, the chief said.

The subject regained consciousness and was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River, she said.

The second incident happened at 7:30 p.m. on March 3, when Patrolman Clark Baranyay, Patrolman Warren Black, and Daniel Williams responded to a Woodland Road residence for a report of an unresponsive male. Patrolman Baranyay administered Narcan and also performed CPR to the subject. The man was also taken to Community Medical Center for medical treatment, DiMichele said.

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