In a moment of sheer luck and quick thinking, a local poker player’s life was saved at the bustling River City Casino last night. The player, whose identity has not been disclosed, suddenly collapsed at the card table, clutching his chest in agony.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with players frantically calling for help and casino staff rushing to the scene. It was in that moment of crisis that Jennifer Tran, a quick-witted dealer, sprang into action. Tran, who has been working at the casino for five years, immediately recognized the signs of a heart attack and began performing CPR on the stricken player.
“I could see he was in distress and I knew I had to act fast,” Tran said in a statement. “I didn’t really think about it, I just knew what needed to be done.”
Tran’s quick actions bought precious minutes until paramedics arrived on the scene. The player was eventually stabilized and rushed to the hospital, where he is currently recovering. Doctors credit Tran with saving the player’s life, citing her quick and decisive actions as crucial in the critical moments before help arrived.
Witnesses at the casino were astounded by Tran’s heroism, with many praising her calm and composed demeanor in the face of such a terrifying situation.
“I’ve seen a lot in my time at the casino, but I’ve never seen anything like that,” said regular player Mark Johnson. “Jennifer saved that man’s life, no doubt about it.”
For Tran, the experience has been humbling. “I’m just grateful that I was able to help,” she said. “It was a team effort, and I’m just glad that he’s going to be okay.”
The news of the incident has sparked a wave of support and appreciation for Tran on social media, with many calling her a hero and thanking her for her quick thinking. As for the player whose life was saved, he is expected to make a full recovery thanks to the swift action of one casino employee.
