Kopite Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Just in from the hospital - we had a league match tonight and one of our players has unfortunately died. Turns out he was been screened for heart problems as there was a history of HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). Sounds like he had it as he suddenly dropped down and had a fit due to a cut in blood supply to his brain. There was no hope after that, all CPR etc failed and the paramedics could do nothing. Ended up having to help them, won't forget the sight of his blood shot eyes being unreactive for a long time, informed his girlfriend and mum to see if there was anything the paramedics should know, can't imagine what they're going through now. He was only 29 and leaved 2 8 year old kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 very sad, makes you realise how lucky we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hi mate im so so sorry to hear that. My thoughts go out to all his friends and loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 crikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Im a physio for a small local rugby team and one away match, the opossition prop went off feeling absolutely shattered. He'd only just recovered from a chest infection and decided to play. he was about 35. Anyway, few minutes to go in the match, he starts walking off to the changing rooms to get changed and just collapses on the way. Was still breathing but very laboured. Phoned the ambulance straight away and did what we (as first aiders could), stopped breathing and pulse dropped shortly afterwards. I was involved in the CPR until the ambulance arrived. Found out later that they were unable to revive him. Still haunts me to this day and will forever more, its a scary thing to have to witness, feel for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Bloody hell, that's terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Yeah it's the second time i've seen this happen now, didn't know the lad the other time, was just at an athletics competition Haunting image but he wouldn't of felt much which is a tiny consolation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hope you're ok, what a waste of a young life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey76364 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 God !! Just makes you think really doesnt it. And you could never know there is nothing wrong with you until its too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 very very sad - and I've heard of this happening a few times now at sports events. Scary when this happens to the fit & healthy!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 sadening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Shit mate not good Sorry to hear this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Sorry to hear this, thoughts to his family:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 That's terrible Ro, can't imagine how his family must feel. Make's me think twice about playing football on a Sunday morning with a hangover. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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