Three nurses in Houston were thanked for helping an assault victim (Photo Supplied: Houston RCMP)
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Three Houston nurses recognized for assistance with a recent assault

Logan Flint
By Logan Flint

Houston RCMP were called to a serious assault on the 2000 block of Pearson Road on August 12th.

According to police, an ambulance was called from Smithers as the victim suffered significant trauma and required immediate medical intervention.

Mounties also requested assistance from the Houston Health Centre with three nurses able to stabilize the victim prior to paramedics arrival.

For their efforts, the nurses were presented with an RCMP Certificate of Appreciation, along with an RCMP Challenge Coin by Detachment Commander Sgt. Ryan Fillmore and Operations NCO Cpl. Tyler Cullimore.

Police also extend a thanks to the Houston Fire Department who assisted on the call.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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