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Dad’s life saved

Published

10 years ago

January 29, 2016

Hero: Patricia saved the life of her husband Michael

A SON has led the praise for his majority vote. mother and the Emergency services after his father was brought back from the dead.

Mark Harris told the Herald that his father, Michael Harris, had collapsed at his home in Gibbas Way, Pembroke, on January 5, 2016. Michael’s heart had stopped and he had effectively died in his mother’s arms but what happened next was remarkable. Mark posted the events on his Facebook page writing:

“Late on Tuesday afternoon, Dad collapsed. His heart had stopped. Mum phoned the emergency services, and for 10 minutes they talked her through administering CPR. “When the paramedics arrived there was still no pulse, so for 45 minutes they worked on Dad and eventually managed to restart his heart. “At hospital they worked further, before putting him onto life support. However there was no sign of brain activity or positive reflex responses. When I reached the hospital in Llanelli, I saw that his eyes were open but with a fixed stare. Dad just wasn’t there anymore.

“The consultants said that normally they would leave a patient on life support for a couple of days to see if there were changes, but in Dad’s case it was just prolonging his life unnecessarily, so they planned to stop the assisted breathing on Thursday, and let him pass away peacefully with us. “Thursday came around, and we discovered they had turned everything off before we arrived. What was the reason for this? Dad had woken up.

“He recognised us, was able to talk a little, and after a while even ate some food. His short term memory was reasonably non-existent and he was very confused, but over the last 48 hours, there have been vast improvements. “It’s still early days, and his brain has experienced some damage, but not as bad as it could have been and he is alive. Thank you Mum, for saving Dad’s life.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.