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Chiefs Fan Survives Heart Attack, Hosts Barbecue Celebration

9/27/2025

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Lehi German, a Chiefs fan, survived a heart attack and crash on January 18, 2025.
He lost consciousness, crashed into a truck, saved by off-duty EMTs and a retired doctor.
German suffered kidney damage and collapsed lungs, and spent nearly a month in hospital.
Doctors said he should not have survived, crediting fans; he will host a wagyu brisket and salmon barbecue.

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Story summary

Lehi German, a Chiefs fan, survived a heart attack and crash on January 18, 2025.
He lost consciousness, crashed into a truck, saved by off-duty EMTs and a retired doctor.
German suffered kidney damage and collapsed lungs, and spent nearly a month in hospital.
Doctors said he should not have survived, crediting fans; he will host a wagyu brisket and salmon barbecue.