Help in Krakow

In the news: The story

Read a 90-word news story: When strangers stepped in to help

A gun attack in central Krakow killed six people and left 15 injured. Two surgeons nearby began helping before ambulances arrived, responding to a sudden emergency. One surgeon used firm pressure on a badly hurt police officer to slow the bleeding. The doctors also treated the suspect, while a Dublin volunteer group and other people nearby helped those at the scene. The two injured officers later came out of comas, and the city's main square reopened after a security cordon was removed. Polish authorities began an investigation into the attack.

Vocabulary: Words in the news

6 items

Discussion: Helping in the moment

2 discussion questions

• What kinds of help from people nearby can make the biggest difference in an emergency?
• How could a city support people who step in to help after a frightening event?

Discussion: Being prepared

2 discussion questions

• Have you ever helped someone who was hurt, or received help yourself? What was that experience like?
• What first-aid skill would you most like to learn, and why?

Discussion: Care and responsibility

2 discussion questions

• What do you think medical workers should do when a suspect also needs urgent care?
• How can a community learn from a serious event while also helping people feel safe again?