Auburn University athletic trainers assist in life-saving emergency at Arkansas airport

By: Katie Simmons

Auburn University athletic trainer Lora Fuhrmann and student athletic trainer Noah Tanner jumped into action in a life-saving situation recently.

Tanner and Fuhrmann were traveling with Auburn’s softball team to the SEC tournament in Fayetteville, Arkansas, landing at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) on May 9. Shortly thereafter, Tanner and Fuhrmann noticed a person in need of life-saving assistance at the airport. The two administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until an ambulance arrived and were later praised for their quick life-saving action.

“XNA’s emergency response staff responded to a medical emergency at Regional Jet Center,” an airport statement noted. “Trainers from the Auburn University softball team intervened prior to our team’s arrival. The trainers’ quick response likely contributed to saving a life, and we are grateful for their actions.”

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