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The Guardian - US
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Erum Salam

Ex-NFL star says ‘100% a miracle’ he saved son and niece from drowning

Former Giants star Peyton Hillis before a game against Washington in December 2013. ‘I just reacted and started running toward the water,’ he said.
Former Giants star Peyton Hillis before a game against Washington in December 2013. ‘I just reacted and started running toward the water,’ he said. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis has said it was “100% a miracle” everyone survived when he saved his son and niece from drowning but ended up hospitalized himself.

Hillis opened up about the near-death experience in an interview with fellow former NFL player Michael Strahan on the talkshow Good Morning America.

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