WASHINGTON (AP/WNCN) – Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C. race Wednesday morning and was taken away by ambulance.
Tillis, 57, was seen on the ground being tended to by bystanders at about the two-mile mark in the three-mile race in Anacostia Park in the southeast part of the city.
However, Tillis tweeted that he was doing well around 9:45 a.m. He said he “got overheated” about 2.5 miles into the race.
I’m doing well. Looking forward to getting back to work. Thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes. #CapChallenge pic.twitter.com/uQGQp85qzR
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) May 17, 2017
Tillis at first appeared unconscious but was revived and breathing when taken away by ambulance from the ACLI Capital Challenge 3 Mile Team Race.
Tillis tweeted a photo of himself and others getting ready for the American Council of Life Insurers Cap Challenge race Wednesday morning.
Team Tillis is ready for the @ACLINews #CapChallenge in support of @fidelco. pic.twitter.com/K3nat4crji
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) May 17, 2017
WUSA’s Debra Alfarone tweeted a photo of Tillis being administered CPR.
At today’s ACLI race, 3 men saved the life of Senator Thom Tillis of NC #bravery @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/gp56mXRvkz
— Debra Alfarone (@DebraAlfarone) May 17, 2017
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Wayne Goodwin issued a statement on Tillis:
In spite of our political differences, I and the staff at the North Carolina Democratic Party wish Senator Thom Tillis a full and speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family this morning.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
