Bristol’s Missing Defibrillator Crisis | Bristol News

In Bristol, bus driver Carlos Santos is on a mission to save lives—one defibrillator at a time. After his colleague Richard Dewdney died from a heart attack, Carlos launched BristolResus4All in 2025, installing machines so no one’s more than a three-minute walk from one. But now, a heavily used defibrillator at Broad Quay—critical in saving Dave Forty’s life last year—is missing for two weeks. With each minute of delay during cardiac arrest slashing survival chances by 10%, Carlos warns lives are at risk without it returned. Ambulance crews say they’re searching, suspecting someone may have tried to return it but couldn’t access the locked cabinet—though Resuscitation Council UK recommends keeping cabinets unlocked for quick access. Police are investigating, and the device’s value isn’t just monetary—it’s lifesaving. If you use one, return it to an ambulance station or contact South West Ambulance Service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45e5f0f7aeab8d62