Stanley Park Heroes: Enveco Grounds Staff Praised for Life-Saving Actions

Two of Enveco’s Grounds Maintenance staff members from Stanley Park, Craig O’Neil and Shane Guy, have been hailed as heroes after their quick thinking and fast response helped save a man’s life during a medical emergency on the park’s bowling green.

The incident, which occurred in July, involved a man who collapsed on one of the greens in what was later identified as a seizure.

Initially thinking the man may have been under the influence, the pair quickly realised the situation was far more serious. The man was unresponsive and appeared not to be breathing. After calling 999, Craig O’Neill was instructed to begin CPR.

“Thanks to Craig’s quick CPR, the man started breathing again — a move paramedics said likely saved his life.

Incredibly, this was not Craig’s first life-saving effort. Just four weeks earlier, while playing pool at a local club, he was called into action. Under the guidance of 999 dispatchers, he performed CPR on another man who had collapsed and successfully revived the individual.

Enveco’s Managing Director, John Hawkin, said:

“We’re immensely proud of both Craig and Shane. They went above and beyond their duties as park maintenance staff, showing courage, calm under pressure, and genuine care for the public.”

Stanley Park is known for its beauty and peaceful atmosphere, thanks in no small part to the hard work of its maintenance team. But this recent act of heroism shows that the commitment of its staff goes far beyond grounds keeping.

Enveco’s Grounds Maintenance, Stanley Park Supervisor, James Hutchinson, said:

“Craig’s actions saved a life, not once but twice in a month; that kind of response takes guts and compassion, and we’re lucky to have him and Shane as part of the Enveco team.”