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Officers Save Straphanger in Cardiac Arrest

Updated: Saturday, 17 Oct 2009, 12:10 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 16 Oct 2009, 11:54 PM EDT

MYFOXNY.COM - A group of New York's Finest pulled off an amazing rescue near the A train Friday night, authorities said.

A 50-year-old man went into cardiac arrest at the Columbus Circle subway stop, police said.

Officers responded to the emergency call and rushed to the scene with a portable automatic external defibrillator.

With the help of a retired EMS worker and a doctor, the cops were able to shock the man's heart back into rhythm, police said.

Medics brought the man to Roosevelt Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

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