Hoffman saves jogger who had cardiac arrest

A jogger who suffered a cardiac arrest was saved after Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman went to his aid.

Wed, 09 May, 2012 - 01:00

John Fahey

Sam Dempster, 27, collapsed during a run in Hyde Park on Apr 27. Hoffman, who has a house in London, was enjoying a morning walk when he saw Dempster crash to the ground, landing on his face.

When paramedics arrived, the Rain Man star explained what happened.

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Courts Place: Hyde Park Place: London Person: Hoffman Person: Dustin Hoffman Person: Sam Dempster Person: Dempster Person: Martin Macarthur Organisation: Hollywood

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