Virginia man thanks first responders for saving his life
@Deepizzaguy (120798)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 2, 2026 3:11pm CST
Shane South who is a resident of Lynchburg Virginia suffered a heart attack on Sunday March 15 when Shane had called 911 to tell the operator that he was having chest pains.
Firefighters from the Lynchburg Fire Department came to Shane's home had an inconstant heartbeat as Shane fell into unconsciousness and taken by an ambulance to a local hospital where doctors used a defibrillator to revive Shane who made a full recovery two days later.
Shane went to the fire station in Lynchburg on Wednesday to personally thank the firefighters who came to save his life.
Link is msn.com/en-us/health/o...
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@AliCanary (4278)
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2h
That's really nice! It feels good to be appreciated, and that was probably a nice break to their day.
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@Deepizzaguy (120798)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2m
I am sure that the firefighters appreciated Shane thanking them for their service.
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@Deepizzaguy (120798)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1m
That is true that Shane thanked the firefighters for saving his life meant a lot to them.
@celticeagle (188511)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
That's sure nice that he had that opportunity.
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@Deepizzaguy (120798)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5h
I am in agreement with you that Shane is a grateful man.
@RasmaSandra (96862)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6h
It is always a great gesture to thank someone for saving your life,
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@Ineeddentures (30872)
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6h
That was very nice of Shane to take the time to go and thank those people who helped save his life
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@Deepizzaguy (120798)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5h
That is true since not many people want to thank anyone who saves their life these days.
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