Baltimore, Maryland – Ravens tight end Mark Andrews found himself in the right place at the right time to help save a woman going into a diabetic coma on a Southwest flight from Baltimore to Phoenix. The Ravens confirmed the story with a statement from Andrews.
A man identifying himself as Andrew Springs, who goes by the handle naturalsprings on X, shared the story of Andrews’ heroics after the flight landed in Phoenix. According to Springs, a woman had a mid-flight medical emergency, and Andrews played a crucial role in assisting the medical professionals on board.
The woman’s condition was described as genuinely scary, with low blood pressure and a weakened pulse. Andrews stepped up and used his diabetic testing kit to help stabilize her heart rate before the flight landed.
After the flight, paramedics met the woman, and Andrews quietly deplaned without any fanfare. “As he has done his whole career, he stepped up in a huge moment when people needed him most. Watching complete strangers spring into action to help save someone’s life is truly amazing,” Springs wrote.
Andrews, known for his on-field heroics with the Ravens, demonstrated real-life heroism by assisting the woman in need on the flight. His actions, coupled with the quick response of the medical professionals on board, helped ensure the woman received the necessary assistance in a time of crisis.