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Teenager Saves Stepfather's Life with CPR After Massive Heart Attack

Inside EditionApril 5, 20251 min35,652 views
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A Life-Saving Intervention

  • 💔 Michael Reese suffered a massive heart attack and was found at the bottom of the stairs by his wife, Jennifer.
  • 🚨 Jennifer called 911, while her 15-year-old son, Anthony Killinger, checked for a pulse and found one.
  • 📞 The 911 dispatcher instructed them to perform CPR, and Anthony, having learned the technique at school, immediately took charge.

CPR Training and Quick Action

  • 📚 Anthony learned CPR at school in Buffalo, New York, inspired by a program initiated after Buffalo Bills player Demar Hamlin's cardiac arrest.
  • 🧠 Anthony remained composed and performed CPR, while his mother admitted to panicking.
  • ⏱️ Paramedics arrived after approximately 8 minutes and took over from Anthony, who had been performing CPR.

Gratitude and Impact

  • 🙏 Jennifer expressed profound gratitude to Anthony, stating she is "forever grateful" and that he is the reason she still has her husband.
  • 🌟 Anthony's quick thinking and learned skills directly led to saving his stepfather's life.
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