Firefighter saved by son, who used CPR he learned from his father

The Korea Herald · Yoon Min-sik · 2026-11-06 04:16 UTC

A 58-year-old firefighter suffered sudden heart problems while running, but was saved by his son, who calmly applied the emergency procedures that he had learne

A 58-year-old firefighter suffered sudden heart problems while running, but was saved by his son, who calmly applied the emergency procedures that he had learned from his father.

According to the Jeonbuk Fire Headquarters, Gimje Fire Station chief Lee Jong-ok fell into cardiac arrest while running with his son Lee Gang-hyeon at a park in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, at around 9 p.m. on Oct. 11.

The younger Lee immediately called the 119 emergency service and proceeded to perform CPR on his father, under instructions from the official who responded to the call.

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