Tragic Story Of Plane Passengers Coming Together To Try To Save A Dying Man's Life

A plane full of people came together to help a man who suffered 'heart problems' on a plane.

Sadly, despite the group managing to work together to restart his heart, he later died.

However, the heroic story has gone viral after Richard Gotti spoke about the unity of the passengers on board.

It reads:

"I have to share this story! I was travelling on Delta Airlines Flight Number 1772 from Atlanta, Georgia to Phoenix, Arizona when there was a medical emergency on board. An older gentleman began having what appeared to be heart problems, and he went unconscious. I watched strangers from all over the world and every ethnicity come to the help of this man for over an hour! Whether it was chest compressions, starting an IV, helping breathe life into this man, or praying, everyone helped!

"I listened to shock after shock from the AED machine and still no pulse. No one gave up. I observed people praying and lifting this man up to the Lord in a way that I've never seen before. The crew of Delta Airlines were amazing. They acted in a fast and professional manner! Then, all of a sudden, I observed a guy walking down the aisle. That guy was Tim Tebow. He met with the family as they cried on his shoulder! I watched Tim pray with the entire section of the plane for this man. He made a stand for God in a difficult situation. The plane landed in Phoenix and that was the first time they got a pulse back! Please share this with your friends! Pray for this man and his family, and also thank God that we still have people of faith who in times of difficulty look to the Lord! [sic]"

Tim Tebow, a former NFL star, has yet to comment on the incident.

The flight left Atlanta and was on its way to Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday when the man began experiencing difficulties.

People Magazine reported that the man's heart was started again thanks to the crew performing CPR. Sadly, he was pronounced dead later on in hospital.

Despite the sad ending, it's refreshing to see people coming together making headlines.

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the deceased man.

Words by Mel Ramsay

Featured image credit: Facebook

Topics: Plane, Community

Mel Ramsay

Mel Ramsay has been a Senior Journalist for Tyla and LADbible since 2015. She started her career writing obituaries and funeral guides online. Since then, her work has been published in a wide variety of national and local news sites. She is part of the BBC's Generation project and has spoken about young people, politics and mental health on television, radio and online. Contact her - [email protected]

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