Donald Self who live near Selinsgrove is recovering from a life-threatening event. Self said on New Year's Eve he was working out at the Sunbury YMCA when he collapsed. His heart stopped and so did his breathing.
"I just blacked out. I didn't hear feel or had no senses at all," said Self.
Someone found Self on the floor and pulled the emergency cord for help. Two staff members and an off-duty officer jumped into action, using a defibrillator on Self and performing CPR.
"I'm thankful that I was there I wished it hadn't happen but if I had to anywhere I'm glad it was there," added Self.
YMCA workers Lori Bohner and Nancy Shipe were there that day. Self said it's because them that he is still here.
"It kind of automatically kicks in and you know what needs to be done and you just do it. Afterward you kind of get noodle kneed for a while. You think about it afterwards but we have quite a happy ending," said Bohner.
"I was trained but never put it in action. Now I know I can do it if I have to," said Shipe.
Self was taken to Geisinger Medical Center where a mini defibrillator was placed in his chest.
"The proper words to say are thanks. I do appreciate what they did," said Self.
Self said soon he will be back at the YMCA working out again.
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