Medical Emergency at FedExForum: Fan Collapses Courtside Before Spurs-Grizzlies Game
A frightening scene unfolded at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday night, just before the scheduled tip-off between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies. A fan collapsed courtside, prompting immediate medical attention from on-site medics.
_Eyewitness Accounts Describe Chaotic Scene_
According to eyewitnesses, the fan, whose identity has not been released, suddenly collapsed onto the court, sparking a flurry of activity from medical personnel and arena staff. The area was quickly cleared, and the fan received treatment before being transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
“The scene was chaotic, but the medical staff responded quickly and professionally,” said one eyewitness. “It was a scary moment, but thankfully, the fan received the attention they needed.”
_Game Delayed as Medical Personnel Attend to Fan_
The game was delayed for approximately 20 minutes as medical personnel attended to the fan. Players from both teams were visibly shaken by the incident, with some Spurs and Grizzlies players taking to social media to express their concern for the fan’s well-being.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the fan who collapsed courtside tonight,” tweeted Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. “Glad to hear they’re receiving medical attention.”
_Incident Serves as Reminder of Importance of Medical Preparedness_
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of medical preparedness at sporting events. FedExForum, like many other arenas, has a comprehensive medical response plan in place, which includes having trained medical personnel on site during events.
“We take the safety and well-being of our fans very seriously,” said a spokesperson for the Memphis Grizzlies. “We’re grateful for the quick response of our medical team and wish the fan a speedy recovery.”
The fan’s condition is currently unknown, and the Memphis Grizzlies have promised to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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