Princess Lady Di disappeared on August 31, 1997, victim of a car accident. More than 20 years later, Xavier Gourmelon, the firefighter who took care of her on the spot, confides the last words of the princess.
August 31, 2018 marked the 21st anniversary of the death of the Princess of Wales, who died under the Alma bridge in Paris.
His companion Dodi Al-Fayed and his driver Henri Paul died instantly.
Xavier Gourmelon was one of the first to arrive there and he took charge of the Princess of Wales…
The intervention of Xavier Gourmelon
Under professional secrecy, this firefighter had no right to comment on this evening. Today, he is no longer in service and confides in the Sun : “She was still breathing […] She moved very slightly, told Xavier Gourmelon at Sun.
I immediately understood that she was still alive. I held her hand and reassured her that I was there to help her and that help would be forthcoming. »
Xavier didn’t recognize Lady Di. “I gave him oxygen and was by his side when he was taken away. getting out of the car. It was very quick since we didn’t have to cut any sheet metal. »
The Princess’ last exchanges
The princess was too weak and in shock. In a last effort, she managed to speak to the fireman: “My God, what happened? »
Lady’s heart stopped almost immediately afterwards but Xavier didn’t let go. “I gave him a cardiac massage and his breathing started again. Quite honestly, I was always convinced that she was going to live throughout my intervention. When they put her in the ambulance, I seriously thought I had done what was necessary to save her. »
Lady Di’s death is announced a few hours later. A sadly memorable intervention for Xavier Gourmelon.
