Man reunites with strangers who saved his life at Orange County beach

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  • Bryan Parkinson reunited with the Good Samaritans who helped save his life.
  • Parkinson told FOX 11 he had some reaction to a medication and went into cardiac arrest.

DANA POINT, Calif. An Orange County man is grateful to be alive after he went into cardiac arrest at a Dana Point beach nearly two weeks ago on September 6.

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A couple of Good Samaritans and a lifeguard helped save his life. Doctors say Bryan Parkinson’s chances of survival were less than 1%, so he says it’s a miracle he’s up and walking around.

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