Cixi, China | July 20, 2025
(Cixi, July 20) — In Zhejiang, China, a man playing basketball suddenly collapsed due to an acute heart attack. Three of his friends quickly sprang into action, taking turns to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), successfully bringing him back from the brink.
Chinese media reported that the incident occurred on the evening of June 21. Mr. Yang was on the basketball court near the cultural hall in Dianqiao Village, Changhe Town, Cixi, a routine he often followed. However, around 9:40 PM, he suddenly fell, without any prior warning.
Mr. Li, one of the players present, was the first to realize something was seriously wrong. “He just fell straight backward, stiff, and his head hit the ground with a loud thud,” Mr. Li recounted. He rushed over, checking Mr. Yang’s nose for breath, and found none. The situation looked grim.
A retired soldier, Mr. Li immediately drew upon his military emergency training. He quickly determined that Mr. Yang was likely experiencing cardiac arrest and required immediate CPR. He began performing chest compressions while simultaneously shouting for other teammates to help and dialing the 120 emergency hotline.
Two other teammates, Mr. Sang and Mr. Jiang, swiftly joined the effort. Mr. Jiang recalled, “His lips were clenched shut, so I used my hand to pry his mouth open.” The three men worked as a team, rotating turns to perform CPR on Mr. Yang.
Despite their arms becoming sore and tired, the trio never stopped. “At that moment, our only thought was to save him,” they shared. They continued the uninterrupted CPR for about 10 minutes until the ambulance arrived. Mr. Yang was then rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Doctors diagnosed him with an acute myocardial infarction. Due to the prompt first aid and quick transport to the hospital, he was ultimately moved out of critical danger. Afterward, Mr. Yang expressed his gratitude, stating, “If they hadn’t given me the right emergency aid right away, I wouldn’t be alive.”
He spent over a week in the hospital and is now recovering at home with no lingering health issues. “They didn’t just save my life; they saved my entire family,” he said.
The three rescuers, however, remained modest. “We just did what anyone would do in that situation,” they said. This experience profoundly impressed upon them the importance of knowing emergency first aid. “We hope more people learn these life-saving skills,” they added.
Source: news.seehua.com
