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When a man collapsed on a Naples padel court, off-duty nurse Natascia Maraniello rushed in with CPR and a defibrillator to save his life. Her quick thinking and years of training turned a medical emergency into a rescue story.
A Beacon firefighter's quick thinking turned a leisurely evening into a life-saving moment on the Hudson River. Lt. Robert Simmonds Jr. dove into action when he spotted a struggling kayaker in distress near Long Dock Park.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The life-saving moment sparked a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week with a powerful reminder of why healthcare heroes matter.
A quick-thinking utility contractor saved an elderly man who fell into Big Spring Park's water. John Roberts' split-second decision turned an ordinary workday into a life-saving moment.
When a teenager's heart stopped, an off-duty ambulance crew member stepped up and performed CPR that brought them back to life. His quick action was one of five life-saving moments celebrated at Teaneck's annual first responder awards.