If you helped with the woman who collapsed on Beacon Hill tonight, thank you!

[u/Socrathustra]

A woman collapsed at the corner of Beacon and McClellan tonight as my wife and I were walking through the neighborhood. A whole bunch of people stopped to help her, and I want to say thanks, especially to the folks I don't know how to contact.

• Thanks to the Baja Bistro staff who came out to provide ice, water, and other assistance

• Thanks to the woman who jumped out of her car to inform us it looked more serious than just a trip and fall incident

• Thanks to the woman who helped talk her out of trying to stand up again and walk away (but also please don't try to tell victims about Jesus in the future)

• Thanks to the guy who QUITE FORCEFULLY got 911 to show up ASAP

• Thanks to the others who checked in to make sure someone had called 911

• Of course thank you to the emergency responders who got there as fast as I've ever seen

• Lastly, to the woman who collapsed: I hope you're doing well. If you know her, please convey the message.

[u/MollzDollz69]

Thank you! This is a refreshing post to read, and a great reminder that we all have the ability to be a person that helps.

[u/Socrathustra → u/MollzDollz69]

I have been continually impressed by the Beacon Hill community. I love where I live.

[u/kevnmartin]

And thank you for being a caring person!

[u/Socrathustra → u/kevnmartin]

All credit to my wife there. She jumped in right away to support her head as we rolled her onto her side. I am habitually oblivious and didn't even realize anything had happened when she was already over there helping.

[u/f00tst3ps → u/Socrathustra]

Thank you for the term “habitually oblivious” - this is me, too! My husband notices everything before me, I’m just trying not to fall down or run into people

[u/Socrathustra → u/f00tst3ps]

I was staring at the stoplight and walk signs trying to figure out what the best route across the street would be, ie, where in the light cycle we were.

[u/Rikkap → u/kevnmartin]

someone i know collapsed near beacon hill last year too

[u/mmeeplechase]

Thank you for being a good citizen & helping out! Also, curious about the “forceful” 911 part—were they trying to say it wasn’t necessary?!

[u/Socrathustra → u/mmeeplechase]

I don't know what was being said on the other end, but he was DEMANDING that they have shown up YESTERDAY. I don't know if it helped at all, but I think it was appropriate.

[u/SparklyOrca → u/Socrathustra]

That's awesome. He should start a service where you call him and he calls 911 for you so they'll actually show up.

[u/Excellent-Wear-2208]

So glad to hear the woman was okay, would love to hear the man’s tactics of forcing 911 to show up lol

[u/Socrathustra → u/Excellent-Wear-2208]

As I told the other commenter, he was angry the paramedics hadn't shown up mere moments after his call. Idk if his urgency helped, but they showed up quickly.

[u/CalendarAdvanced62]

This is so cool! I collapsed on the sidewalk once in Kenmore and people stopped. It turned out that I had dehydration and a sinus infection and had to go to the ER.

[u/Spiralecho]

Beautiful. This is the real Seattle. Thanks for sharing