The heat was intense. The distance far. David Yarnton, Nintendo UKās honcho, collapsed during a charity bike ride in Greece, and English cricket star, Andrew āFreddieā Flintoff, discovered the Nintendo exec in the road. He needed to act fast.
Yarnton was unconscious, and Flintoff, who was also participating in the cycling event, performed emergency first aid. According to The Mirror, Flintoff stayed with Yarnton until the ambulance arrived and took the 53 year-old to the hospital.
āFreddie did a great job. He knew exactly what to do when he realized David was in trouble,ā said a friend. āIt was a hot day and the conditions got too much for him.
āDavid was out cold and in a bad way. Itās no exaggeration to say that Freddie probably saved his life.ā
Both men were participating in the first stage of the Cycle Slam 2012 bike ride, which starts in Greece and ends in London. As website Eurogamer pointed out, Yarnton signed up for the first 100-mile stage and the fifth stage.
āDavid had a bit of a scare but is doing well and is planning on flying home in the next couple of days,ā Nintendo UK told Eurogamer. āHe is extremely grateful to Freddie and the rest of the Cycle Slam team for their help and support.ā
Kotaku wishes Yarnton a speedy recovery.
The Fred Cross: Freddie Flintoff saves the life of unconscious cyclist [The Mirror via
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