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Tenby: Defibrillator saves life after heart attack at Golf Club

A MAN who had a heart attack at Tenby Golf Club is now recovering after a defibrillator, as well as help from fellow golfers and the Wales Air Ambulance, saved his life.
Jonnie Kapec, a member of Langland Bay Golf Club, suffered the heart attack near the 15th tee on the course on Friday (Oct 13).
Thankfully, fellow members of his club, and quick thinking members of Tenby Golf Club, managed to keep him alive.
A defibrillator which was donated to the club was used on Mr Kapec, which bought him precious extra time as the Wales Air Ambulance was in transit.
Mr Kapec is now ‘recovering in hospital’ and both clubs have stressed the importance and value of having a defibrillator.
A spokesperson for Tenby Golf Club said: “The defibrillator was put to action by the club secretary David Hancock, shortly after a gentleman from Langland Bay GC collapsed on the course near the 15th tee, thankfully close to an access point for the ambulance services.
“This is the first time we have had to use the defibrillator, so well done David for staying calm in that situation.
“The defibrillator was generously paid for by a member at the club and what a wonderful gift that has been today. It shows the importance that all clubs should have one on site, it saves lives.
“Thank you to the ambulance services and Wales Air Ambulance for your speed on the scene today.
“It’s been a massive team effort today and everyone from Tenby Golf Club wish the gentleman a speedy recovery.”
Langland Bay said on Facebook the next day: “Very pleased to report that a very popular member of Langland Bay, Mr Jonnie Kapec, is recovering in hospital after having a heart attack whilst playing golf at Tenby Golf Club on Friday.
“His life was saved due to the fast reactions of Langland Bay Members Steve Bond, Ian Gladwin & Owen Price, followed by Mike Gardiner with CPR and consequentially the assistance of Tenby Golf Club with a defibrillator. Without this vital help, the outcome would have been quite different.
“The ward have asked for friends to avoid calling the hospital direct, due to Jonnie’s popularity, he has generated an enormous amount of calls.
“We have had a defibrillator at Langland for the last 5 years. We are thankful that Tenby have the same. I urge all Sport clubs to invest in this lifesaving piece of kit.”
News
Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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