Pace University Students Save Man's Life After Cardiac Arrest in Pool

Lifesaving Rescue at Pace University

• 🏊 Brian Zur, a 65-year-old Pace University alum, experienced cardiac arrest while swimming laps in the university pool.
• ⏱️ The incident occurred rapidly, with Zur submerged about 8 feet underwater when the emergency began.

Quick Actions by Student Lifeguards

• 🚨 Kieran Hagen, a senior and experienced lifeguard, was on duty and immediately responded.
• 🏃 Angelo Diagustinino rushed from his office to assist Hagen upon hearing the call for help.
• ⚡ The two students performed CPR and used a defibrillator, shocking Zur twice.

Successful Revival and Reunion

• ❤️ First responders arrived and assisted in regaining a pulse before Zur was transported to the hospital.
• 💪 Hagen described the rescue as tiring but rewarding, noting the visible return of life as they continued CPR.
• 🏥 After a week of monitoring, Zur, who is a Pace grad along with his wife and daughter, was released from the hospital and is reported to be fine.
• 🌟 Zur expressed immense gratitude, calling the students heroes for their life-saving actions.
• 👏 The students and all involved in the rescue will be recognized before an upcoming game.