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‘We owe them my life': Couple thanks those who helped during heart attack in Fort Worth
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Katy Blakey , as published by NBC DFW
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident and the couple's experience are available from the source. A Kentucky couple's trip took a dramatic turn when the husband suffered a life-threatening emergency.
A Kentucky couple's trip took a dramatic turn when the husband suffered a life-threatening emergency. The couple had just arrived at a hotel when the incident occurred. Strangers quickly came to their aid, including a woman who caught the husband as he fell and started CPR.
A retired police officer also assisted, continuing CPR until paramedics arrived. The couple is now preparing to return home and has made it a point to express their gratitude to those who helped. The wife had convinced her husband to join her on the trip to attend a convention.
Further details about the incident and the couple's experience are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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