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Former NFL RB Peyton Hillis Discharged from Hospital After Swimming Accident

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis has been discharged from the hospital after recovering from his swimming accident in Florida, his sister, Hayley Davis, announced on Facebook.

"Everything health wise is looking good and has all improved— truly a miracle!!" Davis wrote.

Hillis was initially brought to a hospital in a helicopter on Jan. 4 and was unconscious in the intensive care unit. According to TMZ Sports, he jumped into the water to save his kids from drowning.

The kids were healthy, but Hillis suffered damage to his lungs and kidneys.