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Gaming Friend Saves Teen From Seizure Across 5,000 Miles

On Jan 2, 2020, 17‑year‑old Aidan Jackson of Widnes, England, was playing an online game when he suffered a seizure in his bedroom. His friend, 20‑year‑old Dia Lathora from Texas, noticed the sudden change when their in‑game chat stopped and she heard abnormal sounds. Unable to call the house directly, Lathora searched for emergency contacts and managed to place a 999 call to Cheshire Police from the United States. Police arrived 40 minutes later, found Aidan disoriented, and transported him to the hospital where he received treatment. Aidan had a prior seizure in May 2019 and was awaiting a follow‑up appointment, making the timely intervention critical. Aidan’s parents, who were unaware of the incident, thanked Lathora for her quick thinking and the life‑saving call. A month later, the two gamers met on the Tam‑Ron Hall show, sharing an emotional hug and highlighting the power of online connections.

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The essential points

  1. 01Aidan Jackson, 17, suffered a seizure while gaming on Jan 2, 2020, in Widnes, England.
  2. 02Dia Lathora, 20, from Texas, detected the seizure via in‑game chat and immediately sought emergency services.
  3. 03Lathora successfully placed a 999 call to Cheshire Police from the U.S., prompting a 40‑minute response.
  4. 04The rescue prompted a meeting on the Tam‑Ron Hall show, where the gamers hugged and celebrated their unlikely friendship.

The full brief

On Jan 2, 2020, 17‑year‑old Aidan Jackson of Widnes, England, was playing an online game when he suffered a seizure in his bedroom. His friend, 20‑year‑old Dia Lathora from Texas, noticed the sudden change when their in‑game chat stopped and she heard abnormal sounds. Unable to call the house directly, Lathora searched for emergency contacts and managed to place a 999 call to Cheshire Police from the United States.

Police arrived 40 minutes later, found Aidan disoriented, and transported him to the hospital where he received treatment. Aidan had a prior seizure in May 2019 and was awaiting a follow‑up appointment, making the timely intervention critical. Aidan’s parents, who were unaware of the incident, thanked Lathora for her quick thinking and the life‑saving call.

A month later, the two gamers met on the Tam‑Ron Hall show, sharing an emotional hug and highlighting the power of online connections.