Hero postman saves toddler

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 30 Nov 2007, 17:13

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/black ... 3535791.jp

By Rob Stocks
A FLEETWOOD mum has a hero postie to thank for saving her tiny daughter.
Terri Hine, 20, flew into a panic when her 14-month-old daughter, Tia, had a fit and stopped breathing.

Rescue came from the most unlikely of sources in the form of postman Derek Neave, who dropped his pile of letters and parcels to give the tot life-saving treatment.

Derek, who when he isn't delivering the mail is a retained fireman at Fleetwood Fire Station, jumped into action to give baby Tia essential first aid.

Using his fire service first-aid training he gave the little girl the kiss of life.

Using CPR he was able to get her heart beating again, and buy time for an ambulance to reach the scene.

Derek, 37, of Devon Avenue, was on his regular round on We
sthead Walk when he heard Terri screaming.

Terri said: "Tia's hands just started shaking and her eyes were rolling, then she stopped breathing.

"It was terrifying and we didn't know what to do.

"But then Derek appeared. He knew first aid and was able to help.
"He told us if it had been a few minutes later, it would all have been too late."

Ambulance crews were able to get Tia to hospital, where she made a full recovery.

Grateful grandmother, Adele Hine, 41, said: "There is no doubt what would have happened if Derek wasn't there. He literally saved her life."

Derek has already been commended for his bravery by the fire service for his role in another incident.

Four years ago he helped save an elderly man from a blaze in Radcliffe Road in the port.

He said: "It is just part of our training. "It just came to me automatically.

"Thankfully I was able to do enough."

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Last Updated: 29 November 2007 2:48 PM

BELIAL · Post by **BELIAL** » 30 Nov 2007, 17:19

Looks like a clear case of failing to safeguard the security of the mail , thats 2down 39,998 to go

stevie247 · Post by **stevie247** » 01 Dec 2007, 15:37

Well done DEREK NEAVE..

You deserve to be at the top of the new years honours list.

IWW Fellow Worker · Post by **IWW Fellow Worker** » 01 Dec 2007, 19:12

stevie247 wrote:Well done DEREK NEAVE.. You deserve to be at the top of the new years honours list.

Not a chance! He'd have to slip a political party several hundred thousand quid first.

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 01 Dec 2007, 19:17

IWW Fellow Worker wrote:
stevie247 wrote:Well done DEREK NEAVE.. You deserve to be at the top of the new years honours list.
Not a chance! He'd have to slip a political party several hundred thousand quid first.

Or get someone else to to do it

BELIAL · Post by **BELIAL** » 01 Dec 2007, 19:50

Proxy donor

IWW Fellow Worker · Post by **IWW Fellow Worker** » 01 Dec 2007, 20:05

BELIAL wrote:Proxy donor

'Poxy bastards' more like!

L Tommo · Post by **L Tommo** » 01 Dec 2007, 22:51

If i saw Billy the bullshiter choking on his mutton vindaloo i would chuck another bucket of curry powder on it....

GERTCHA!!!

Now this postie Derek IS A SAINT... WELL DONE FELLA AND I THINK YOU SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED....

GREAT JOB AND A GOOD MAN....

billyb8 · Post by **billyb8** » 06 Dec 2007, 16:40

Give it until the new year when all this is chip paper, the the bastards will do him for being off-route and leaving the mail unattended.