Trooper Lucas Lahnala of the Michigan State Police Calumet Post recently reunited with Rosie Danley, the woman whose life he helped save in August. (Contributed photo)

HOUGHTON COUNTY — What began as a medical emergency in August turned into a heartwarming reunion yesterday when Trooper Lucas Lahnala of the Michigan State Police Calumet Post met with Rosie Danley, the woman whose life he helped save.

While camping in a Hancock area campground this past August, Rosie experienced sudden cardiac arrest and became unresponsive. Lahnala was on duty that night and quickly responded. Once he arrived, he found Rosie unresponsive, and her son had started to administer care. Lahnala immediately began CPR and connected her to an AED.

After several minutes of life-saving efforts, EMS arrived, assumed care, and transported Rosie for further treatment. While her pulse had been regained, the outlook for Rosie’s survival at first was not favorable. However, since then, Rosie has recovered and is even back to work as a nurse, helping to care for others.

Lahnala said he was thankful to have been able to help that evening. “I’m really happy I was able to be involved and help,” Lahnala said. “As troopers, we respond to emergencies every day, but moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Seeing Rosie healthy and smiling means everything.”

Rosie shared her appreciation for everyone who played a part in her survival. “On behalf of myself, husband, four kids and thirteen grandkids, I would like to thank Trooper Lahnala for being one of my heroes to save my life,” she said. “He was a Godsend in my life on August 5, 2025. God had a plan, and he is part of my miracle story. May God bless and watch over him every day.”

MSP Calumet Post Commander F/Lt. Jason Wickstrom, commended Lahnala for his actions. “I’m very proud of Trooper Lahnala and the actions he took to help save Mrs. Danley’s life. It’s an example of the great work that not only the troopers at the Calumet Post do, but all law enforcement do on a daily basis. It’s very rewarding when we can share a story that has such a positive outcome and meet the people we have helped.”

The MSP would like to wish Rosie and her family all the best. MSP also extends its gratitude to Rosie’s son, the EMS personnel, the medical staff, and the MSP Negaunee Regional Communications Center dispatchers for their assistance.