PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Emergency responders resuscitated a Tampa Bay Rays fan after a cardiac arrest during a game on Friday evening.
According to the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue (SPFR), the man was unconscious when another fan nearby was able to help him. Officials said the other fan placed the man down on the ground and started performing CPR.
Three first responders on site rushed to the fan and started to perform life-saving care. The EMS crew got the fan's heart beating again, and he was transported to a nearby hospital.
"With the teamwork of the nearby fans, SPFR, Tampa Bay Rays staff, and St. Petersburg Police, hopefully, this fan will be able to return and enjoy the experience of another baseball game,"
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said in a press release.
If you want to learn more about CPR classes, the St. Petersburg Fire Department has classes available.
