It’s the fourth stage of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Husqvarna rider Paul Spierings approaches the aftermath of a crash. One of the riders, fellow Husqvarna team member Maurizio Gerini rises under his own power. The same can’t be said for Hero rider CS Santosh.
The two Husky riders approach, seeing no signs of blood or broken bones—but there’s no sign of a pulse or breathing either. Spierings springs into action, administering CPR on Santosh. As the emergency helicopter arrives, Spierings' 15-minute resuscitation effort pays off, with the Indian rider’s pulse faintly returning.
