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Clinically Dead for 28 Minutes: A Gym Revival Story
30 Oct
Summary
- A taekwondo instructor revived after 28 minutes of clinical death.
- He experienced an out-of-body sensation after his heart attack.
- CPR and a positive attitude aided his rapid recovery.
A 57-year-old taekwondo instructor, Phill Zdybel from Geelong, Victoria, Australia, has shared his astonishing account of surviving a heart attack while playing basketball. He described an "out-of-body" experience after his heart stopped, feeling as though he was observing the scene from above.
His son and an off-duty nurse present at the gym immediately administered CPR, saving his life. Zdybel was rushed to Geelong Hospital, where he remained unconscious for three days and underwent surgery to have a stent fitted. He later discovered he had been clinically dead for 28 minutes.
Upon waking, Zdybel expressed gratitude to those who helped, noting the importance of having sufficient people present to act quickly. He spent a week recovering in hospital, attributing his fast recovery to his positive mental attitude and excellent physical condition, honed by years of martial arts training.
His near-death experience has profoundly impacted his perspective, leading him to re-evaluate retirement from combat sports and encouraging others to learn life-saving CPR techniques. He also emphasized the need for more defibrillators in public venues.
