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Mizzou Fan Saves SEC Network Anchor Peter Burns' Life with Heimlich Maneuver

Jack Foster, a Missouri resident, performed the life-saving procedure on Burns at Bud’s Classic BBQ in Columbia, Missouri.

  • Peter Burns was choking on a piece of steak at a Columbia restaurant when Jack Foster stepped in to help.
  • Several people attempted the Heimlich maneuver before Foster successfully dislodged the obstruction.
  • Foster, a trained youth soccer coach, credited his preparedness to safety courses he took seriously.
  • Burns expressed deep gratitude, stating the incident gave him a new outlook on life and the importance of preparedness.
  • The event highlighted the quick response and community spirit of those present at the restaurant.
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