BIGGS, CA (MPG) - Quick thinking and action by a Butte County Sheriff’s Department deputy may have saved a life recently in Biggs.

According to a Facebook post made by the Butte County Sheriff, on January 27^th, shortly after 11:00 am, a BCSO deputy patrolling in Biggs, near D and 9^th Streets came across a person inside a vehicle, slumped over the steering wheel. According to the post, the deputy attempted a welfare check on the individual and trying to contact the driver, who was unresponsive. The BCSO deputy’s observations led him to believe that the individual was exhibiting signs of an opioid overdose.

“Our deputy administered two doses of Narcan, and the subject regained consciousness and was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment,” says the post. It continues, “All BCSO deputies are equipped with Narcan, which is a nasal spray used to block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. We would like to thank our deputy for his swift actions, which likely saved a life. If you or someone you know is experiencing a substance abuse issue, help is available. Please visit http://www.buttecounty.net/behavioralhealth/substance-use.”