Runners, cyclists share ways to carry ID after man's death
Runner collapsed Tuesday in Ottawa, later died in hospital
It took police days to identify a man who collapsed while running along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway late Tuesday morning and later died.
The man was found by a passing cyclist, police said. He was not carrying any identification.
That led police to remind those who exercise to always carry identification. CBC Ottawa then asked for ideas on light and unobtrusive ways to do just that, and here they are:
1. Wristband ID
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> Every time with <a href="http://t.co/CDjcTqVZES">http://t.co/CDjcTqVZES</a>
—@trentbaur<a href="https://twitter.com/ValaHomeImprove">@ValaHomeImprove</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/suzemuse">@suzemuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dadofsuze">@dadofsuze</a> I have an ID tag on a wristband for when I cycle. <a href="http://t.co/ztA06leJ3P">http://t.co/ztA06leJ3P</a>
—@RossBrownfootThe website mentioned above sells apparel for running, cycling and swimming, but also wristbands that can feature your name, city, province and emergency contact information.
2. Shoe tag
<a href="https://twitter.com/suzemuse">@suzemuse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dadofsuze">@dadofsuze</a> I got one of these for my shoe a while back. Always there. <a href="http://t.co/ubgZKEmlCc">pic.twitter.com/ubgZKEmlCc</a>
—@ValaHomeImproveIf you prefer, you can also wear custom shoe tags, as seen above. They are sold here.
3. ID cards
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> I don't run, but I try never to leave home without at least my health card.
—@cosmiclibrary<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> I carry at least one piece of ID at all times. Murphy's law.
—@salahalkadhi<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> health card, credit card and a small amount of cash ($5) for emergencies.
—@KATIrish1You can always keep it simple by carrying a driver's licence or health card. You can carry these inside a pocket, pouch, shoe, hat or even the armband that holds your music player, if you use one.
4. Wallet cards
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—@styles_lisaThere are also wallet cards available, or you can use a piece of paper to list your emergency contacts.
Companies such as ICE (In Case of Emergency) feature products for emergency situations.
5. Health apps
As one person commented on a video posted to Facebook, which you can see below, smartphones often feature a health app where you can provide medical information that becomes important in emergencies.
The information can be accessed without unlocking a phone, as described here.