A Colorado boy is heading home after a terrifying medical emergency at recess, one that doctors say is like what happened to NFL player Damar Hamlin.

CBS

Twelve-year-old Jordan Palomar of Fort Morgan collapsed on the playground last week after going into sudden cardiac arrest. He was flown to HCA HealthOne Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian St. Luke's.

While there, doctors implanted a device to regulate his heart rhythm. Jordan is now recovering and reunited with his family, just in time to celebrate his 13th birthday with his twin brother.

"I didn't even know why I was in here," Jordan said Friday morning from his hospital bed.

His parents said the call from the school was one they'll never forget. Jordan, an active soccer player and sports fan, had open heart surge

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