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Boynton Beach officer saves woman's life with CPR during Nashville vacation, nominated for lifesaving ribbon
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Cassandra Garcia , as published by WPTV
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Officer Chase Thompson performed CPR on a woman, saving her life, during a trip to Nashville.
A Boynton Beach officer is being recognized for his heroic actions while on vacation. Officer Chase Thompson performed CPR on a woman, saving her life, during a trip to Nashville. This incident has led to Thompson being nominated for a lifesaving ribbon.
Details of the event are available from local news source WPTV. Further information about the circumstances surrounding the officer's lifesaving actions can be found through WPTV, providing a more complete account of the incident and Thompson's nomination for the lifesaving award.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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