Madison Police Save Overdosing Man: Police

MADISON— A man was saved from a near-fatal overdose by three quick acting Madison Police Officers who used Narcan, police said in a statement.

Police responded to a call for help last night, after the man's friends called 911 to report that their friend had passed out.

The man was unresponsive, barely breathing and unconscious, and there were bags of "a white, powdery substance" and a straw nearby, according to police.

Using Narcan, police were able to revive the man, who was taken to Morristown Medical Center.

“I am proud of my officers with their quick actions and utilization of their training. They gave the patient a second chance at life and a second chance with opioid recovery," Police Chief Darren Dachisen said.

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