Virginia man thanks first responders for saving his life
@Deepizzaguy (122336)
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 (4459)
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3 May
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 (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
I am sure that the firefighters appreciated Shane thanking them for their service.
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@Shivram59 (50330)
• India
3 May
Shane thanked them personally. I highly appreciAte it.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
You are right since not many people would do such a kind gesture.
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@Shivram59 (50330)
• India
3 May
@Deepizzaguy Yes, there are only a few who care thanking those personally who have done something good to them.
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@rakski (156805)
• Philippines
4 May
@Deepizzaguy thank you for agreeing with me.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
That is true that Shane thanked the firefighters for saving his life meant a lot to them.
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@LindaOHio (222845)
• United States
3 May
I'm glad Shane was able to thank his saviors in person!!!
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
So am I since not many people would do that kind gesture.
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@Ineeddentures (35412)
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2 May
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 (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 May
That is true since not many people want to thank anyone who saves their life these days.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
I am in agreement with you.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May
That's sure nice that he had that opportunity.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 May
I am in agreement with you that Shane is a grateful man.
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@luisadannointed (11886)
• Philippines
13 May
That's nice to know. And it is normal to always thank the one who saves you wherever they are. to Christ be the glory.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
My pleasure to share the story here.
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@RasmaSandra (98129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 May
It is always a great gesture to thank someone for saving your life,
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@innertalks (23745)
• Australia
3 May
They sent firefighters, rather than an ambulance, maybe the ambulances were all busy. Fancy being taken to hospital in a fire truck, and great, he has made a full recovery.
It seems the firies got him an ambulance, after they attended to him first, so, he missed that opportunity
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
Probably what happened with the firefighters taking care of Shane first.
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@Deepizzaguy (122336)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May
That is true since some of us take the rescue teams for granted.
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