According to the Associated Press, North Carolina Republican Sen.Thom Tillis has collapsed during a bike race in Washington, DC. Tillis is 56 years old, and was rushed away to the hospital after bystanders 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
BREAKING: Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapses during DC race, gets CPR, taken away in ambulance.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 17, 2017
While details are still evolving, be sure to keep his recovery in your prayers!
UPDATE: As reported by Fox News, Tillis is awake, with dehydration being the likely cause of his collapse.