SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that investigator Margo Feaser has been released from the hospital.
“My family and I are so thankful for the incredible support we have received from our friends, coworkers, and the community since our home was destroyed by a fire on April 25,” Feaser said. ”There are no words to express how grateful we are to our neighbors and the firefighters who saved our lives that night. We are completely humbled by your generosity. Our family will make it and we know that is the most important thing.”
Feaser’s husband and two children are still hospitalized. Although they suffered from severe smoke inhalation and minor burns, they are expected to make a full recovery, said Feaser.
Feaser’s husband suffered severe burns and is preparing to have his second skin graft surgery soon, she said.
Maxx, the family dog, directed firefighters to the family during the house fire. He’s still at the veterinarian’s office because he took in smoke and had to have minor surgery for some unexpected aftereffects from the fire.
“We sincerely appreciate all of the well wishes and for respecting our privacy during what has been a very difficult time. We feel very fortunate to have such a caring network and we will keep you updated as we are able,” said Feaser.
The Seminole County fire department has a new tool that can help save lives and it worked for the Feaser family.
The Cyano kit is a bottle, with a bag and a tube for an I.V. The kit costs $850 and is about 5 grams of B-12. The kit binds to the hydrogen cyanide in a person's blood who has been caught in fire. The kit is then able to help the patient excrete the cyanide through the kidneys.
Firefighters said the cyanide is produced when household items catch fire and generate smoke.
“Seminole County is the only department in Central Florida that has it,” said Michael Edmiston, president of Seminole County’s firefighters’ union.
A woman and her infant son escaped a burning apartment on Monday at the Charter Pointe Apartments; a Cyano kit was used on them to get the toxins out.
Firefighters said hydrogen cyanide is a bigger threat than carbon monoxide.
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