Greater Cincinnati man collapses during pickleball game, saved by off-duty firefighters

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A man is recovering after collapsing while playing pickleball at Sawyer Point thanks to the quick actions of two off-duty firefighters.

Michael Tankersley and Jacob Myrick, both with Miami Township Fire in Clermont County, were playing pickleball when they noticed a man in distress on the court.

“It was my partner’s turn to serve, and he was taking a little bit of time to serve the ball. And he noticed that somebody was down across the court, so Jake and I ran over there. It seemed like the guy was having a medical emergency,” said Tankersley…

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