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Lake County, IN Officer Revives Woman Who Stopped Breathing at Restaurant
Cedar Lake, IN – A routine Friday night patrol turned into a lifesaving rescue in Northwest Indiana when a conservation officer rushed to a Cedar Lake restaurant and helped revive a woman who was unco
By Blake Harrison · 2026-10-27T00:13:48.934Z
Cedar Lake, IN – A routine Friday night patrol turned into a lifesaving rescue in Northwest Indiana when a conservation officer rushed to a Cedar Lake restaurant and helped revive a woman who was unconscious and not breathing.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources DNR , Conservation Officer Alex Neel was on patrol around 9:35 p.m. Friday, October 23, when he heard radio traffic reporting a medical emergency at a local restaurant.
Neel immediately responded and discovered several bystanders performing CPR on an unresponsive adult woman who was not breathing.
Officer Uses AED to Help Save Woman's Life
After assessing the woman's condition, Neel joined the resuscitation efforts and used his department issued automated external defibrillator AED to administer multiple shocks.
He continued providing lifesaving assistance until personnel from the Cedar Lake Fire Department arrived and assumed medical care.
The coordinated emergency response ultimately helped restore the woman's consciousness.
"Thanks to the coordinated efforts of Officer Neel and the Cedar Lake Fire Department, the woman regained consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment," the DNR announced Monday, October 26.
Cedar Lake Police Praise Officer's Quick Response
The Cedar Lake Police Department publicly recognized Neel for his actions, thanking him for providing lifesaving assistance to a local resident.
"Thank you to Indiana DNR Conservation Officer Alex Neel for providing life saving efforts to a Cedar Lake resident," the department wrote on social media.
Police also expressed appreciation for their partnership with the Indiana DNR.
The incident highlights the importance of immediate CPR, access to AED equipment and coordination among emergency responders during cardiac emergencies.
Officials did not identify the woman, name the restaurant or provide additional details about her condition following hospitalization.
The woman's recovery after the emergency was confirmed, but her current medical status has not been publicly disclosed in the statements provided.