Heart-stopping Moment on the Ravens Sideline: Official Collapses during Game
By Mark Puleo, Jeff Zrebiec and Tashan Reed
A dramatic scene unfolded on the Baltimore Ravens sideline during Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. A sideline official collapsed, prompting a quick response from medical personnel who administered CPR before the official was stretchered off the field.
A member of the chain gang crew collapsed. He was immediately attended to by medical personnel. Upon leaving the field, he was alert and responsive. He’s being taken to a local hospital.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 15, 2024
Players from both teams showed their concern by taking a knee as the medical staff tended to the official. The incident occurred during a replay challenge in the second quarter, causing a brief delay in the game. Fortunately, the official remained alert and responsive as he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
The game was paused for approximately 10 minutes before resuming, with both teams returning to action after the tense moment on the sideline.
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