Kiryat Ata: Worker found without a pulse – evacuated to Rambam after resuscitation

A worker in his 60s collapsed at a construction site in Kiryat Ata, was found without a pulse or breathing, and was revived through advanced resuscitation including chest compressions and electric shocks. After his heart resumed beating, he was evacuated to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

A worker in his 60s collapsed today (Thursday) at a construction site on Ha'armonim Street in Kiryat Ata. First responders from the Rescue organization and MDA paramedics who were called to the scene found him unconscious, without a pulse or breathing. They performed advanced resuscitation procedures including chest compressions and electric shocks from a defibrillator until his heart resumed beating. He was then evacuated to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for further treatment. Emergency medic David Zar, who arrived first, described the incident and said, "By the grace of heaven, his heart resumed beating." This is a localized incident with no further information on the worker's current condition.