Football fans have been praised for coming to the aid of a man who suffered a heart attack on the way to the Scottish Cup Final.
Football fans have been praised for coming to the aid of a man who suffered a heart attack on the way to the Scottish Cup Final over the weekend.
The family of a Celtic fan took to social media to thank crowd members who helped the man after he took unwell and managed to save his life.Read more: Paisley cyclist dies three days after being hit by car on Glasgow street A post on social media by the man's niece said: "My uncle had a heart attack at Hampden yesterday just before the game. . Can I just thank everyone who helped him, did CPR, got the defibrillator, and waited with him until the ambulance came, you helped save his life. A massive thank you."He explained how he was "so relieved" to hear that the man is now in hospital.
His post read: "I was walking the opposite way from your uncle and saw him go down. I went over and got him off the kerb onto the flat road and into the recovery position and made sure his airways were clear. "Guys helped me, other fans raced to get an ambulance/paramedic and some put their jackets and scarves under his head for support. Was getting close to having to do CPR myself but thankfully a policewoman came and took over the situation.Hundreds of people have sent their well wishes to the man involved while expressing their relief that he survived.He posted: "'I'm doing great thanks everyone for your good wishes.
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