An Asda worker in Co Antrim has been praised for her quick thinking and compassion after she came to the aid of an elderly couple in the store. Erin Wharry, a grocery section leader, responded to a first aid call and provided crucial assistance to the man who had become unsteady on his feet. Erin recognized the couple as regular customers and immediately sprang into action, calling an ambulance and comforting the man's wife until help arrived.
An Asda worker from Co Antrim has been hailed for saving the day for an elderly couple who were shopping in the store.
She recognised the couple for being regular customers at the Asda store and immediately sprang into action. After assessing the situation, Erin called for an ambulance as the man was falling in and out of consciousness after hitting his head.READ MORE: NI supermarket worker hailed for helping elderly customer in need
Reflecting on the incident, Erin said: “I was just doing my job and what felt like the right thing to do. I knew my first aid training would help, and I wanted to make sure his wife felt supported too, as it was quite distressing for her.
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