The 85-Year-old Was Successfully Resuscitated and Taken to a Hospital With a Suspected Heart Attack

Bystanders and a police officer passing by on an errand likely saved the life of an 85-year-old man in the old town of Landshut, Germany. The man was found lifeless on the ground on Thursday morning, and passersby alerted emergency services, according to police. A 41-year-old police officer who was on a courier run began resuscitation and continued it together with other first responders until an ambulance and emergency doctor arrived.

The 85-year-old was successfully resuscitated and taken to a hospital with a suspected heart attack. Police said there were no indications of third-party fault. The incident occurred in the Bavarian city's historic center, where the man had collapsed.