A Monmouth County prosecutor’s office agent was recognized for quick thinking back to save the life of a gas station worker in Danville in September.
Agent Gus Amato issued commendation for quick thinking that day and made sure a man who was in diabetic shock was given a can of soda.
“While on a scheduled day off, Agent Amato entered the BP Gas Station, 42 East Main Street, Denville NJ where he observed an employee within the convenience store exhibiting odd and peculiar behavior, and who appeared confused,” said Paul Merlker, a spokesperson for the agency. “Agent Amato assisted the victim to the floor, then called 9-1-1 and requested medical assistance. While waiting for the arrival of emergency services, Agent Amato continued care and ultimately determined that the victim may have been suffering from a diabetic episode, at which time he asked another patron in the establishment to get a can of soda, then assisted the victim while consuming it.”
The patient got better after having the can of soda, but was still not right, Merkler said.
Agent Amato continued to monitor the situation until emergency services arrived and assumed care of the victim, who was ultimately hospitalized for several days.
The victim subsequently spoke with Agent Amato and said, “Thank you, you saved my life”, multiple times.
