Isla Vista, Calif. – Early this morning, deputies resuscitated two overdose patients, at two separate locations, less than an hour apart. At 2:34 a.m. today, deputies responded with County Fire and AMR to 6500-block of Trigo for an unconscious subject. When deputies arrived, they found an unconscious person who appeared to have overdosed on opioids. Deputies administered Narcan to the patient who quickly regained consciousness and was later transported to an area hospital by AMR for continued care.

At 3:02 a.m., deputies responded with County Fire and AMR to an additional call of an overdose in the 6600-block of Del Playa. Deputies again found a patient who was unconscious, and they administered Narcan. This patient also regained consciousness and was later transported by AMR to an area hospital for continued care.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public about the danger signs of opioid overdose and encourage a call to 911 if you witness the following symptoms:

• Face is extremely pale or feels clammy to the touch
• Body has gone limp
• Fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color
• Vomiting or making gurgling noises
• Cannot be awakened or is unable to speak
• Breathing or heartbeat slows or stops

You can read more about opioid misuse and overdose danger signs through Cottage Health System’s website, cottagehealth.org or by clicking here.