Man Utd star helps to save the day after passenger's medical emergency on EasyJet flight
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to the rescue of a fellow passenger who fainted during an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Lisbon on Monday.
The Portuguese midfielder was travelling alongside teammate Diogo Dalot when he noticed a man passing out at the back of the plane.
Fernandes immediately sprang into action, urgently calling for assistance by shouting: "Excuse me! We need help! Excuse me! We need help!"
The incident occurred while Fernandes was visiting the toilet area at the rear of the aircraft, where he discovered the distressed passenger.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to the rescue of a fellow passenger who fainted during an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Lisbon on Monday
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Crew members quickly responded to Fernandes' calls for assistance, rushing to the back of the plane.
The Manchester United captain helped guide the unwell passenger to an available spare seat at the rear of the aircraft.
Showing genuine concern, Fernandes remained with the passenger and crew members to ensure the situation was under control.
According to fellow passenger Susanna Lawson, who witnessed the incident, Fernandes stayed at the back of the plane for approximately 5-10 minutes while helping the distressed traveller.
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Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes was travelling from Manchester to Lisbon via EasyJet when the medical emergency took place
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The footballer maintained a low profile throughout the incident, not seeking any attention for his helpful intervention.
"When I asked him politely for a selfie as we were leaving the plane he was absolutely lovely and actually took the selfie himself," Lawson told Business Cloud.
Lawson, who was travelling to Web Summit where Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada is due to speak, praised Fernandes for his care of the ill passenger.
"Honestly if you didn't know who he was you would have just thought he was any other passenger," she added.
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GettyThe incident highlighted Fernandes' humble nature, with eyewitnesses noting he made no attempt to draw attention to his actions.
The affected passenger is reported to be fine following the incident.
The incident comes during a busy period for the Manchester United captain, who recently marked his 250th appearance for the club.
Fernandes and Dalot were travelling to Portugal ahead of their national team's match against Poland on Friday.
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The pair will be part of Roberto Martinez's squad looking to secure victory in Nations League Group A1.
Portugal also face a crucial clash with Croatia on Monday as they aim to top their group.
Fernandes will return to Manchester in two weeks, where he has been part of the team's recent improved performances under caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The Dutchman will no longer work at Old Trafford, however, after the club confirmed his departure on Monday.
New United boss Ruben Amorim has decided to go with his own coaching staff as the 39-year-old looks to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.
His first match will be on November 24 when the fallen giants face Ipswich Town
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