Phil was dead, Eleanor brought him back to life and now they're friends

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Phil was dead, Eleanor brought him back to life and now they're friends
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Phil says he is 'eternally grateful' to Eleanor after she conducted CPR by the River Trent in Newark

A nurse and pensioner became unlikely friends after she saved his life in Newark . Phil Seagar was 82-years-oldwhen he collapsed while walking along the River Trent towards the Roman bridge in the town. Phil said he 'suddenly felt very odd' before the incident on June 29.

Phil stated: "I had died." To which Eleanor nodded in agreement, adding: "He was dead. I immediately gave my bag to my partner and I was in my off-duty normal clothes but I started CPR. Eleanor helped the crew set up and they were able to get a sign of life from Phil. She added: "Then I helped them make sure that Phil got in the ambulance ok with the crew, but he had nothing on him to suggest who he was. For two months I didn't know who he was or what happened."

Phil had left her a note with his contact details, and also wrote at the bottom: "You saved my life - I want to thank you!" He described the whole thing as "extraordinary" and explained he is "eternally grateful" to Eleanor for saving his life. He and Eleanor have made an unlikely friendship and she has even given him lifts back from the hospital before. She added: "I try to ring him in the week and make sure he's ok." They keep in touch and have regular catch-ups, and Eleanor says it's "nice" to hear about Phil's life and his adventures.

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