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Hoffman Saves Heart Attack Jogger

Actor spots young runner keel over in Hyde Park

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 7, 2012 11:51 PM CDT | Updated May 8, 2012 12:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – Dustin Hoffman has joined the ranks of celebs who save lives. He was walking in London's Hyde Park when he spotted a jogger first stagger, then keel over, frothing at the mouth. He immediately called the emergency Brit number—999—and stayed as paramedics performed CPR on Sam Dempster, 27. As paramedics hoisted the revived runner into an ambulance, Hoffman told them: "Great job, guys," reports the Sun. Dempster, who's on the mend, says he has "no memory of what happened. The paramedics told me. It’s unbelievable. I want to say ‘Thank you’ to Dustin Hoffman. He saved my life."

Dustin Hoffman was quick on the cell phone when he spotted a young jogger stagger and fall while he was walking in London's Hyde Park.
Dustin Hoffman was quick on the cell phone when he spotted a young jogger stagger and fall while he was walking in London's Hyde Park.   (Getty Images)
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USLady
May 9, 2012 9:03 PM CDT
He is really a good guy! glad to see that actors can still be real people with a heart.
pg13
May 8, 2012 6:10 AM CDT
Definitely 999. Say that line as Rain Man.
HarryBeaver
May 8, 2012 6:10 AM CDT
It was one of the Werewolves of London salivating over his next meal.
 

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