Paula Connor, a 44-year-old healthy individual, faced an unexpected health crisis while paddle boarding for the first time during a vacation in Sligo. Feeling faint while on the water, she signaled for assistance and was brought to shore. Despite her attempts to regain composure with water and snacks, she later learned that the experience marked the onset of a heart attack, leading to a necessary bypass operation and a challenging recovery journey ahead.
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Having always been fit and healthy, Paula Connor, who was 44 at the time, was enjoying a weekend break in Sligo and decided to "have a go at paddle boarding for the first time".
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