NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
City of Hialeah honors four lifeguards and one resident for life-saving rescue at Bucky Dent Pool
City officials formally recognized four lifeguards and a local resident for their coordinated rescue of an unresponsive 80-year-old swimmer at the Bucky Dent Pool. The group utilized their emergency training and CPR skills to stabilize the individual until professional rescue crews arrived.
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The event highlights the operational readiness of city-run aquatic facilities and the role of public safety training in emergency response.
Key Facts
- The City of Hialeah held a ceremony on Tuesday night to honor five individuals for a rescue at a public pool.
- The rescue involved an 80-year-old swimmer who became unresponsive at the Bucky Dent Pool.
- Four lifeguards and one resident, Kevin Palmer, performed the rescue.
- The rescuers utilized an emergency action program and CPR to stabilize the victim.
- The victim survived and was visited in the hospital by one of the lifeguards.
- City officials cited the incident as evidence of the effectiveness of lifeguard training and emergency protocols.
Who's Mentioned
personKevin Palmer“A Hialeah resident and veteran who assisted in the rescue.”locationBucky Dent Pool“The public pool where the emergency occurred.”personRayan Elommal“A lifeguard involved in the rescue.”personJuan Morera“A lifeguard involved in the rescue.”locationHialeah“The city where the rescue and recognition ceremony occurred.”personWilliam Sanchez“Chief of Recreation Parks and Community Engagement for the City of Hialeah.”