General Eric M. Smith, the Marine Corps Commandant, experienced a life-threatening cardiac arrest while running, but was saved by the quick actions of nearby individuals. These passersby administered immediate aid, significantly contributing to his survival. Smith's cardiac surgeon highlighted the rarity of surviving such an event, noting that only a small percentage would survive under similar circumstances. The incident not only showcased the critical role of bystander intervention in emergencies but also led to a heartfelt reunion on the TODAY show, where General Smith expressed his gratitude and renewed faith in humanity.
The lifesaving coincidence "renews your faith in humanity," said General Eric Smith. https://t.co/U7Bpikxjf2
The lifesaving coincidence “renews your faith in humanity,” General Eric Smith said. https://t.co/gVhuTCN7gm
CCU professor, officer honored for saving life after student collapsed in classroom https://t.co/06VKIA4UY5 https://t.co/ovK0wIcNgj
How bystanders, first responders, and surgeons saved a stranger who happened to be @CMC_MarineCorps. https://t.co/O5X26UnYRX
Driver reportedly has a heart attack while driving. A nearby driver notices the situation and risks his life to stop the moving car. https://t.co/ytzdSYab5T
EXCLUSIVE: A marine got a second chance at life thanks to a complete stranger. They reunited on TODAY. https://t.co/2Ct6EDYXde
A man just collapsed at the ATL airport. Unresponsive. Not breathing. Turning blue. All in an instant, strangers raced to his aid—some administering CPR, others grabbing the defibrillators nearby—as several of us stood praying. After a scary minute or so, he kicked a leg and…
Gen. Eric M. Smith collapsed in cardiac arrest while out for a run. Then, a group of people helped save his life. “If you were to have this scenario play out 1,000 times, maybe five people … would survive it like he did,” said Smith’s cardiac surgeon. https://t.co/1wL6UUgpOP
Ordinary people doing an extraordinary thing. Must-read on how passersby helped save the Marine Corps commandant's life last year after he collapsed in cardiac arrest on a run, from @DanLamothe https://t.co/gShChzs3IZ