Death at Farmer's Market?

[kikicabell.livejournal.com]

I've heard that some poor man had a heart attack or something on Wednesday at the Farmer's Market - ambulance came. Apparently, he died. I was wondering if this is true and I also was appalled by the responses of people there - apparently people were just walking around him and I can't believe the market wouldn't shut down if something that horrific happened. Does anyone know anything about it?  Thanks.

Comments

[damsel-ophelia.livejournal.com]

If it was a case of public safety - like if the guy had been shot, or if some out of control dog had attacked him - then I'm sure the market would have been cleared out. The reactions you've gotten may sound callous to you, but I highly doubt that anyone would have just not done anything. I'm sure if the paramedics thought it would have made the guy's chances of survival better, they would have asked that the market be cleared of shoppers. For some folks, whipping out a cell phone to call 911 or just staying out of the paramedic's way is the only - and best - thing they can do. If someone who knew CPR passed by the guy before the ambulance showed up and did *not* offer assistance, to me this that would be horrific. But folks who don't know CPR and can't provide valuable info to rescue personnel (like medical history or even positive identification) - all they can do is call 911 and stay the hell out of their way. (Personally, I'd much rather just slump over at a farmer's market in my quest for the perfect apple than writhing in pain in a hospital bed.)