SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— A brand-new Michigan State Police trooper helped resuscitate an unresponsive woman in Sault Ste. Marie Wednesday.
Around 11:18 a.m., Troopers Rachel Olesen and Noah Misiak from the Soo Post responded to a report of an unconscious woman in the passenger seat of a vehicle located on South Mackinac Trail near 4 ½ Mile Road. They found a 60-year-old woman from Sault Ste. Marie slumped over in the car, not breathing, and without a pulse. Trooper Olesen and Trooper Misiak, with the assistance of one of the woman’s sons, removed her from the vehicle, placed her on a blanket on the ground, and began lifesaving measures, including CPR.
Thanks to the quick actions of the troopers and EMS who arrived shortly afterward, the woman regained a pulse while en route to MyMichigan Medical Center for further treatment. The woman was later reported to be in stable condition by hospital staff.
It was Trooper Misiak’s fourth day of work following his graduation from recruit school. First Aid is one of the core categories of instruction, preparing troopers for critical situations such as this one.
“We are proud of Trooper Olesen and Trooper Misiak for their efforts to help save a life. They responded quickly and professionally. Although it was just his fourth day working since graduating from recruit school, Trooper Misiak demonstrated skill and composure. MSP also thanks the City of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department and their personnel for their fast and effective response”, said MSP 8th District Public Information Officer, Lt. Ben Eckola.
