Defibrillator installed in Calpe pub

PUB Delfín in Calpe has installed a public defibrillator to be used by all residents and visitors.

The life­saving instrument, purchased by Delfín owners Helen and Lee Tarrant through a series of fundraising events, was inaugurated at the weekend by Calpe mayor Ana Sala.

“When I arrived in Calpe I was concerned at the lack of defibrillators around,” said Helen, a trained nurse.

“A defibrillator is such an important piece of equipment that can save lives.

I was very passionate about having this equipment, so we came up with a series of small fundraisers and raffles over last Halloween, Easter and Christmas.

“We then researched the best option to get the defibrillator professionally installed and insured. We found what we were looking