Nassau Cop Saves Snow Shoveling Heart Attack Victim, Celebrates by Shoveling Snow

Image via Nassau County Police Department

One Nassau County Police Officer sprung to action once he learned a Farmingdale man went into cardiac arrest while shoveling snow outside his home on Friday.

Officer Kyle Klein of the Second Precinct arrived to the scene and performed CPR on the man. Thanks to the officer’s efforts, the man survived and was taken to a nearby hospital.

Once officer Klein’s job was done, he left in his squad car, but only made it around the block before he was once again helping someone.

Klein spotted Farmingdale resident Gerard Cote outside of his home shoveling snow. The officer stopped his squad car, grabbed a shovel and got to work clearing Cote’s driveway of snow. Klein is pictured above helping the homeowner shovel his property.

Heart attacks are a major cause of death during the winter due to cold temperatures putting an extra strain on your heart. Do not overexert yourself while shoveling snow and remember to warm up before you begin digging.