Skip to Content

Hollister Police save person after fentanyl overdose

Hollister Police Department

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV)-- Hollister Police said they saved a person who was overdosing in their car on Friday.

Around 1 p.m. the officers administered NARCAN to a person who may possibly have overdosed on fentanyl.

The person was in a precarious position, was not responsive and was barely breathing, according to police.

READ MORE: Pacific Grove Unified School District to host town hall focusing on dangers of fentanyl

An additional dose of NARCAN was administered after the first dose didn't work.

Once medical personnel arrived the patient regained consciousness and had stable vital signs.

Hollister police said this is their second overdose this week.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Ricardo Tovar

Assignment/ Web Manager for KION News Channel 5/46 and Telemundo 23

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content