Health Update! Peyton Hillis Unconcious In ICU After Saving Children From Drowning In The Ocean!

Published on January 8, 2023 | Published By: Bruce Wayne | In Health , Lifestyle , Relationship

Source: ESPN

Peyton Hillis is hospitalized after helping to save two children from drowning at a Florida beach.
One of those kids was Peyton’s and the other kid was some relative’s child.
The former NFL star is best known for his tenure in Cleveland in 2011 when he combined for 1,600 total yards and 13 touchdowns.

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Peyton Hillis is hospitalized after heroically saving two kids from drowning

Peyton Hillis, a former NFL running back, was still in the hospital on Friday after saving two kids from drowning at a Pensacola, Florida, beach.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette received confirmation from Marvin Caston, a former football player at Arkansas and well-connected member of the football program, that Hillis entered the ocean on Wednesday to save two members of his family from drowning.

Caston said:

“One of Peyton’s children and the child of one of his other relatives went out too far in the ocean, and Peyton and another relative went out to save them, which they did. But Peyton got a lot of salt water in his lungs and nearly drowned.
“[A Hillis family member] said they’ve been working at the hospital to get all the salt water pumped out of his lungs and to get his kidney function restored.”

Hillis, 36, was reportedly unconscious and on a ventilator on Thursday night, according to KNWA-TV FOX24 in Arkansas.

Peyton Hillis recieving emergency treatment on the beach — Peyton Hillis receiving emergency treatment on the beach (Source: TMZ)

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Health Update – How is he doing now?

Greg Hillis, Peyton’s uncle updated about his condition in a Facebook post saying that Peyton is “doing better”. He said he is “having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but the doctors say he is improving.”

“I just wanted to let everyone know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing better. He’s still in intensive care and having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but the doctors say he is improving.”

He further added:

“I just wanted to head off any rumors that may be started. I’m sure he would want everyone to know that he appreciates all of the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!!”

How many children does Peyton Hillis have?

Peyton Hillis and his ex-wife, Amanda Hillis, have two kids together. The co-parents wed in October 2011, and they share a boy and a daughter. After formally divorcing Amanda in 2020, Peyton told Bleacher Report in an interview that he regretted not delaying marriage.

Since then, the former Cleveland Browns player has moved on and is now dating actress and long-term girlfriend, Angela Cole.

Short Bio of Peyton Hills

Peyton Hillis is a Former American football player who competed in the NFL. Hillis moved up the depth chart to become the Denver Broncos’ starting fullback after being selected in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was made the starter running back due to injuries to the other running backs.

Peyton Hillis in the NFL (Source: PennLive)

Later, Hillis joined the Cleveland Browns in 2010 after spending the previous two years in Denver. Hillis also won a national poll in 2011 and was featured on the Madden NFL 12 video game cover by EA Sports. More bio…

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