ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando hotel worker is being honored by the American Red Cross after saving a man’s life five months ago.
Ivan Melians said he didn’t know about the award. “Nothing, not even a hint. It was surprising, very surprising,” Melians said. [TRENDING: Video shows deputy Tasing student | How to get the vaccine in Fla. | NASA tests new moon rocket] On Labor Day, William and Fatima Barakat were staying at the Las Palmeras Resort in Orlando.
The couple was celebrating 40 years together. William Barakat went into cardiac arrest inside his hotel room. His wife called 911 and hotel employees rushed in to help, including Melians.