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flag A teen footballer collapsed during a match in March 2026 but survived thanks to a referee’s quick CPR and a nurse’s defibrillator use.

flag A teenage football player collapsed during a match between Stanway Villa and Haughley United in March 2026 but survived thanks to quick action by referee Rob Giles and a parent who is an A&E nurse. flag Giles performed a precordial thump and initiated emergency procedures after the boy lost consciousness, while the nurse began CPR and a defibrillator was retrieved from a nearby Town Hall. flag The boy was stabilized on the pitch, placed in an induced coma, and later awakened with no brain damage. flag Emergency services credited the pair with saving his life. flag Giles, now advocating for broader CPR and defibrillator awareness, emphasized the protection offered by the 2015 SARAH Act and plans a charity match to support the air ambulance and promote emergency preparedness. flag The player is recovering and joked about returning to play.

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