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Man survives cardiac arrest at bowling alley after bystanders revive him
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: LeAnne Gendreau , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred during a league night in December 2024.
A man's life was saved at a bowling alley in Mason City, Iowa, after he collapsed from cardiac arrest. The incident occurred during a league night in December 2024. Bystanders, including a retired paramedic and an off-duty deputy, quickly responded to the emergency.
A 911 call was made from inside the bowling alley, and a third deputy arrived with an automated external defibrillator. The quick actions of these individuals, including CPR and use of the AED, helped save the man's life. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from experts on the importance of bystander intervention in emergency situations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man's life was saved at a bowling alley in Mason City, Iowa, after he collapsed from cardiac arrest. The incident occurred during a league night in December 2024. Bystanders, including a retired…
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