Teen resuscitates collapsed man in Windermere

WINDERMERE  A Windermere resident collapsed from a serious medical condition during his daily jog Oct. 27 on Lake Butler Boulevard.

Ocoee Fire Rescue personnel who were at the scene told Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden the man would have died if not for the timely help of his neighbors, led by Julia Strube, 17.

"When she noticed that the subject didn’t have a pulse, was in medical distress, she called 911 and began resuscitative efforts to save his life," Ogden said of Strube.

Paramedics took over for Strube when they arrived and then delivered the patient to the hospital.

"While the outcome is still critical, the amazing work of Julia has not gone unnoticed by our agency," Ogden said. "Her actions by performing resuscitative efforts during a difficult, tense and uncertain situation are to be commended. Due to her selfless and quick response, the family can take comfort that every effort was made to save a life with the utmost care and compassion for their loved one. I am proud of the selfless action of Julia, and her parents are as well."

Ogden has invited Strube and her family to the next Windermere Town Council meeting, 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Town Hall. He asks residents to support her there and recognize her efforts.

Contact Zak Kerr at [email protected].