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Coast Guard rescues man suffering from a heart attack

Posted at 7:17 PM, Jul 06, 2014
and last updated 2014-07-06 19:19:07-04

North Carolina- Coast Guard crew members rescued a man who was having a heart attack this morning.

The 57 year old was on board a tanker anchored near Morehead City.

When a life boat crew got to the man, he collapsed but they were able to resuscitate him and transfer him to a hospital.

It is not known how the man is doing now.

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