PARKS AND RECREATION

Rescue Rings installed

The City of Coral Springs partnered with the Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund to install more than 70 rescue rings near bodies of water in city parks, both as a safety enhancement and to honor the memory of a heroic teen, Aden Perry.

Aden was a 17-year-old high school student who tragically lost his life while trying to save another teen who had just accidentally driven his car into a lake. He heroically dove into the water, where the car had just submerged, to provide aid to the driver, but sadly, both young men died.

Following her son’s passing, Sarah Perry, or “Aden’s Mum,” as she likes to be called, has devoted her life to ensuring that lifesaving Rescue Rings are now available near bodies of water.

“If I had to find good in this tragedy, it would be that he’s a hero,” Aden’s mum said. “He had so much passion for life and now I’m living his legacy.”

Coast Guard-regulated rescue rings are installed near bodies of water within the city’s parks. The rings are attached to a rope and are meant to allow anyone in the public to assist during a potential water emergency, without needing to enter the water themselves.

How to Use a Rescue Ring:

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Designate someone to call 911 – Have someone other than the rescuer (if possible) call and give as many details as possible.

Lift up and take the ring off the hook. 2

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Remove the wrapped rope from the pole and prepare to throw it.

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Throw the ring and the rope in the water directly toward the person in distress. If possible, throw the ring past the person and pull.

Pull the rope towards you slowly, gently guiding the patient to the shore. If you pull too quickly, the ring could slip out of the grip of the patient.