Peyton Hillis is taken off Ventilator and “On the Road to Recovery” after saving his children from drowning

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Peyton Hillis Angela Cole, his girlfriend, said that he is “on the way to recovery.”

Cole, 28, called Hillis a “hero” and shared a positive update via social media on Wednesday. On Instagram, she wrote that Peyton was “off the ventilator and on the way to recovery.”

After saving his children from drowning in Pensacola Beach, Florida on Jan. 5, the former NFL star still has “a lot to go”.

Cole expressed pride in Hillis and was “incredibly grateful” to her family and the medical staff who helped Hillis recover. The singer and actress said that Hillis’s recovery was made possible by prayers and love.

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Cole said, “Today was an excellent day.”

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The sister of an athlete Hayley DavisCole’s Wednesday update on her Facebook page was repeated by Cole. Davis wrote, “I just wanted everyone to know that Peyton is off of the ventilator. He is doing great.” “God has truly blessed me and I couldn’t be happier.”

And Peyton’s uncle. Greg HillisHe wrote that Hayley was Peyton’s sister and was also a hero in water with Peyton.

Greg claims that Peyton and his sister had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance following the incident. She is currently in stable condition.

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Alyssa orange, Fox 24 anchor, reported that Hillis, 36 was flown to the hospital in helicopters following the reported beach tragedy.

Former running back, he played in the NFL between 2008 and 2014 with the Denver Broncos (Cleveland Browns), Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City Chiefs) and New York Giants. He graced the cover for Madden 12 and since has taken up acting.