A Bike Ride, A Miracle, And A Lifesaving Hero | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

A bike ride turned into a life-or-death moment when John Jenks collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest in Richmond. Strangers Mattias Clouse and EMS crews pulled off a heroic rescue — Clouse performed CPR while paramedics used a defibrillator to restore Jenks’ pulse. After surgery and a miraculous recovery, Jenks now rides his bike again, cherishing sunrises from the Nickel Bridge. The two met for the first time at a ceremony honoring Clouse’s bravery and the EMS team’s lifesaving work — a powerful reminder that CPR can save lives. Jenks even invited Clouse on a beach trip, turning a crisis into…