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Man survives cardiac arrest at bowling alley after bystanders revive him
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk LeAnne Gendreau , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, Dennis Kelley, collapsed without warning, prompting a 911 call from inside the bowling alley.
A man in Iowa survived cardiac arrest at a bowling alley thanks to the help of bystanders. The incident occurred in December 2024 during a league night. The man, Dennis Kelley, collapsed without warning, prompting a 911 call from inside the bowling alley.
Friends and bystanders, including a retired paramedic and an off-duty deputy, quickly came to his aid. An automated external defibrillator, or AED, was also used to help save his life. First responders credited the CPR and AED with helping to save Kelley's life.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from experts on the importance of bystander intervention in emergency situations.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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