A gym-goer has shared his harrowing story of how he "died for 17 minutes" after collapsing during a workout—only to be miraculously revived by swift-acting medics.
The Moment Everything Went Black
What started as a routine gym session turned into a life-or-death situation when the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest. "One second I was lifting weights, the next—darkness," he recalled.
17 Minutes on the Brink
Emergency responders arrived within minutes and immediately began CPR. For 17 agonising minutes, they battled to restart his heart while onlookers watched in horror. "I was technically dead," the survivor admitted. "If not for their skill, I wouldn’t be here."
A Wake-Up Call on Heart Health
The incident has reignited discussions about the importance of:
- Regular heart health check-ups
- CPR training for gym staff
- Accessible defibrillators in public spaces
Cardiologists emphasise that cardiac arrests can strike anyone, even seemingly fit individuals. "This is a stark reminder that no one is invincible," said one specialist.
