Groom's Father Collapses at Wedding, Saved by Quick Response

A man in his 60s, the father of the groom, collapsed during his son's wedding celebration at an event hall in the Shfela region on Thursday evening. Guests at the wedding immediately began CPR using a defibrillator available at the venue, while Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency services were en route. MDA dispatchers provided phone guidance to the guests, who administered three electric shocks before paramedics arrived.

Upon arrival, MDA teams continued advanced resuscitation efforts, including administering another electric shock. After sustained efforts, the man's heart resumed beating, and he regained full consciousness. He was then transported in stable condition to Kaplan Hospital's catheterization lab for further medical treatment.

Paramedics Eden Sinai and Meir Aviv, along with paramedics Moran Ben David and Chen Vermus, director of the MDA Paramedic School, described the incident as complex. They praised the guests' quick thinking and the effective use of the defibrillator, facilitated by MDA's 101 emergency number. "It is a particularly moving moment, as our goal is to save lives, and in this case, to allow the father to return to his family after such a dramatic event on his son's joyous day," they stated.