MORRILTON, Ark. — What began as a peaceful family camping trip on Petit Jean Mountain turned into a fight for life — and on Friday, that story came full circle with a celebration of survival and heroism.

Arkansas State Parks honored four people whose quick actions saved camper Bubba Noakes after he went into sudden cardiac arrest last month. Those recognized include former paramedic Ken Ekenseair, Registered Nurse Keri Adaire, and Arkansas State Parks Rangers Josh Baker and Levi Koch.

Law Enforcement Section Chief Ed Thomas led the ceremony at Mather Lodge, presenting Director's Lifesaving Commendations on behalf of State Parks Director Shea Lewis. The recognition coincides with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month — a reminder, officials said, of how vital bystander CPR and AED access

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