65-year-old Roussel was shopping with his son at northlandshopping Centre last month, when he suffered a cardiac arrest, collapsing to the ground suddenly.
As quick-thinking bystanders raised the alarm, First Constables Daphne Turney and Megan Neill happened to be on foot patrol just a few metres away.
First Constable Turney and an off-duty nurse immediately commenced CPR, with Securecorp security officers later stepping in before a defibrillator delivered three lifesaving shocks.
firerescuevictoria and ambulancevic crews arrived soon after, taking over the man's care. He was taken to hospital where he has since had a pacemaker fitted and is on the path to recovery.
Prior to returning home to the Seychelles, Roussel and his son met with the police and security officers, firefighters and paramedics that helped saved his life.
Senior Sergeant Lee-Anne Hamilton from Preston Police Station commended the efforts of everyone involved.
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