Richey saves heart attack woman in pub

Published on Monday 4 February 2008 09:28

DEATH Row Scot Kenny Richey has been hailed a hero after he helped save a woman's life in a city pub.

Gina Wilson, 58, reportedly collapsed after suffering from a suspected heart attack.

And Richey, who also suffers from a heart condition, was first to her aid, while worried staff members called for an ambulance.

He found out that Gina uses the same medication as him and the quick-thinking Scot gave her a dose from his own prescription.

The spray – which turns into nitric oxide when it enters the body to allow the blood to flow through your veins easier – helped buy Gina time until paramedics arrived at Dicken's Lounge, on Dalry Road.

Yesterday as she recovered at her home, Gina simply said: "He's my hero."

However, 43-year-old Richey played down his part in the incident.

He said: "I just did what anyone in my position would have done.

"I'm just glad I could help and that Gina is okay and hope we see her back in Dicken's again soon."

But Callum Anderson, owner of the pub added: "God knows what might have happened if he hadn't been there at the time.

He helped save her life, there is no question about that. He's a real local hero now.

"Gina works here for me part-time and is really popular with the regulars.

"They were all saying well done and offering to buy him pints for what he did."