On the evening of Wednesday, May 19, 2010, Todd Witte was at Country Lanes Volleyball Courts in the midst of a game with his team.
In an instant, Todd collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest.
At 8:48 p.m., the Duluth Fire Department No. 7 Engine stationed in Duluth Heights responded to a report of a “48 year old unconscious male”.
While in route to the scene, the Fire Department crew was informed by another call that the patient had stopped breathing but CPR was in progress.
Within three minutes, No. 7 Engine arrived at the scene to find Ms. Greensky and Mr. Kiesel performing CPR.
Duluth firefighters used their semi-automatic external defibrillator to administer a shock to Todd.
After a single shock was delivered, both individuals continued assisting with CPR.
Shortly after delivery of the shock, and continued CPR, Todd began to breathe on his own and partially regained consciousness.
Todd was taken by ambulance to the hospital and underwent surgery.
Today, Todd Witte is doing well and grateful to the two people who gave him another chance to enjoy life with his loving wife and kids.
