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Honeymoon Horror: Man Survives Heart Attack Miles From Help
22 Aug
Summary
- Man suffered heart attack on honeymoon, 186 miles from hospital.
- Peter Franklin endured a four-hour wait for medical attention.
- He plans to run a half marathon before his one-year attack anniversary.
Peter Franklin experienced a terrifying ordeal on his honeymoon in the Caribbean, suffering a heart attack just 24 hours after arriving.
Due to their remote location, Franklin endured a four-hour wait before even reaching a hospital. He described the experience as having "death hanging over my shoulder."
He was transferred 186 miles to another medical facility, leading to a 36-hour delay before receiving life-saving stents. Franklin eventually flew back to Manchester with a medical escort.
Now recovering, Franklin, who supports individuals with learning disabilities, is preparing to run the Fleetwood half marathon, two days before the first anniversary of his heart attack.
