ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Thursday, Oct. 16 is World Restart a Heart Day. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about cardiac arrest and showcasing the importance of learning CPR. Workers at the Albany International Airport experienced first-hand why it’s important after a man nearly lost his life last month.
On September 8 at the Southwest ticket desk, John Bonhotal, a man just checking in for his flight, went into cardiac arrest. If it was not for the staff’s immediate response, his chances of survival would have been a low possibility.
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“I remember I was carrying my duffel bag, which had all my hiking gear, and it was quite heavy. I had probably carried well over 100 pounds worth of gear on my back and in the bag and so on. And, you know, I stopped a couple of times to rest, but other than that, I was feeling okay,” said Bonhotal.
But even when someone may look and feel alright, sometimes, the unexpected can still happen…