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Jerrell Freeman Says He Saved Man's Life via the Heimlich Maneuver at Airport

Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman tweeted Sunday he saved a man's life by using the Heimlich maneuver:

Jerrell Freeman

CRAZY!! Just saved my guy Marcus Ryan's life by using the Heimlich maneuver in the middle of the Austin airport! WOW Mom would be proud haha https://t.co/yzgGw967iO

WGN's Larry Hawley noted Freeman was likely traveling to Chicago in order to prepare for the Bears' training camp, which begins when players report Wednesday.

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