The Brief
- A Zephyrhills man is sharing his survival story after going into cardiac arrest during a beach vacation in Palm Beach County.
- Three strangers performed CPR for 45 minutes and used an AED to revive him after his heart stopped four times.
- Doctors say American Heart Month is a reminder that knowing CPR and improving heart health can save lives.
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A Zephyrhills man is honoring American Heart Month by celebrating what he calls his “second life” after surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest during a beach vacation last summer.
The backstory:
On June 25, Bruce Brown and his wife traveled from their home in Zephyrhills to Palm Beach County for a getaway.
“We snorkeled, we took a long walk around the island,” Brown said.…