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Kim Kwang-hyun seeks fan who collapsed, thanks citizen hero for life-saving CPR
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Kim Kwang-hyun seeks fan who collapsed, thanks citizen hero for life-saving CPR

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • SSG Landers pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun is searching for a fan who collapsed during a game and was saved by a citizen.
  • The fan suffered an emergency in the stands during a game on April 4th.
  • Kim Kwang-hyun wishes to personally thank the "citizen hero" who administered CPR and saved the fan's life.

Kim Kwang-hyun, a pitcher for the SSG Landers, has launched a heartfelt search for a fan who collapsed in the stands during a recent game and was subsequently saved by a quick-thinking citizen.

The incident occurred on April 4th, when a fan, who was reportedly cheering for Kim Kwang-hyun, experienced a medical emergency. The fan collapsed in the spectator area, prompting immediate action from a bystander.

I am looking for the person who saved the fan.

โ€” Kim Kwang-hyunExpressing his desire to find and thank the individual who saved a fan during a game.

According to reports, the citizen hero swiftly administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which was crucial in stabilizing the fan's condition until professional medical help arrived. Kim Kwang-hyun expressed a strong desire to personally convey his gratitude to this individual for their life-saving intervention.

On April 8th, Kim Kwang-hyun took to his social media to share his plea, seeking information about the fan and the heroic bystander. He emphasized his wish to express his sincere thanks to the "citizen hero" who stepped in during the critical moment, highlighting the profound impact of their actions.

I want to express my gratitude to the citizen hero who saved the fan.

โ€” Kim Kwang-hyunStating his intention to personally thank the bystander who performed CPR.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.