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Two quick-acting TSA officers intervened to help save the life of a pilot who collapsed at Richmond International Airport earlier in April.

TSA officer Allen hands a defibrillator to police to use on a pilot whose heart stopped. (TSA photo) Two Richmond International Airport TSA officers were in the middle of a security operation at the airport recently when they jumped into action after seeing an airline pilot suddenly collapse. Their actions saved his life; the pilot

A pilot who suffered a medical emergency at Richmond International Airport was reportedly saved thanks to two TSA officers who came to his rescue.

TSA officer Nigel Allen and Lead TSA officer Trenard Collier were in the middle of a security operation on April 10 when they noticed the pilot looking unwell, a Richmond airport spokesperson said.

TSA officer Nigel Allen and Lead TSA officer Trenard Collier were in the middle of a security operation on April 10 when they noticed the pilot looking unwell, a Richmond airport spokesperson said.

As the holiday travel rush begins, the Transportation Security Administration continues to write up, and in some cases arrest, numerous travelers attempting to board planes with guns.

As the holiday travel rush begins, the Transportation Security Administration continues to write up, and in some cases arrest, numerous travelers attempting to board planes with guns.