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FOUND: Heroine Who Saved Man's Life

Lauren Harrell, an occupational therapist, administered CPR to a Rancho Santa Margarita man during the Tall Ships Festival, then disappeared. Through Patch, both parties were able to find each other.

Some people are quick on their feet.

Like Lauren Harrell, who was at the right place and time for a local family. 

Harrell, an occupational therapist at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, was able to administer CPR to Doc Proctor, a Rancho Santa Margarita man, who had a massive heart attack while attending the Sept. 9 Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point with his family.

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