Longhorn Steakhouse Employee Saves Choking Woman: Report

GREENFIELD, WI -- A quick-thinking restaurant employee was honored by the Greendale and Greenfield Fire Departments after the person came to the rescue of a customer who was suffering from a medical emergency.

According to Greenfield Fire Department officials, Longhorn Steakhouse employee Tyrone Johnson was working on the evening of July 30, 2018 when he noticed a customer choking in the restaurant.

Officials said Johnson acted quickly, administering on-the-spot lifesaving measures including CPR, likely saving the customer from more serious health consequences.

"Because of his quick thinking, and previous training, there was a positive outcome to the event prior to the arrival of EMS," Greenfield officials wrote Friday.

The Greenfield Fire Department also wanted to remind the public that learning CPR and other basic lifesaving measures can help you save a life one day.

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