Sheriff Unger recognized for lifesaving CPR “Code Save” of Stanton Man

STANTON, Neb. -- Sheriff Mike Unger was recognized by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) with a CPR “Code Save” for his actions on October 16th in Stanton.

Unger said he was at home when he heard a rescue call for a male not breathing at a residence in Stanton.

Officials said he arrived on scene within a minute and the male who was in distress had begun to breathe again, however, within a few minutes the man collapsed again, had no pulse, and was not breathing.

Unger then began chest compressions and was able to re-establish a pulse and breathing on the male before local EMS arrived.

The victim was then transported to the hospital by Stanton Fire/Rescue and was later able to return home.

Again on November 19th, Unger was dispatched from his home to an emergency call for a man not breathing at a residence north of Stanton due to Stanton Rescue being unable to respond.

Unger arrived and assisted in performing CPR on the non-breathing male until Norfolk Rescue arrived and transported him to the hospital.

The man also survived and returned home after several days in the hospital.

This is the fourth “Code Save” award that Unger has received as an EMT along with other life saving awards to his credit during his long career of public service.

Unger currently serves as an EMT with Pilger Fire and Rescue.