Santa Barbara City Councilmember Eric Friedman is reportedly stable and recovering well after sustaining a heart attack Saturday while paddleboarding offshore with a couple friends. His friends helped stabilize him, and first responders appeared on the scene quickly.
Friedman was taken to Cottage Hospital, where he is reportedly alert, comfortable, and remembers what happened. Friedman, age 47, had no known heart ailments or conditions and according to spokesperson Ben Romo has no known history of heart disease in his family.
It’s unclear how long Friedman will be laid up as a result or when he will be able to resume his council duties. Tuesday's City Council meeting has been canceled as a result.