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Cape junior James Zuber recognized for heroic action

Recognizing Cape High student James Zuber’s heroic efforts are (l-r) Michele Rodriguez, Mike Bacher’s daughter; Zuber; Mike Bacher; Jo-Ann Bacher, Mike’s wife; Heather Bacher, Mike’s daughter; and the Chick-fil-A mascot. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
November 5, 2019

Cape Henlopen High School junior James Zuber was recognized Oct. 24 for his heroic efforts after Cape’s homecoming football game.

Attendee Mike Bacher was leaving the game when he experienced a medical emergency in the parking lot. Bacher has had a heart defibrillator in his chest for 13 years, and it went off for the first time after the game. 

Zuber saw Bacher grab his chest and immediately jumped into action, calling 9-1-1, taking Bacher’s pulse and waiting with him for the ambulance to arrive. His quick action and ability to remain calm and keep Bacher calm made a big difference in a serious situation.

In an effort to show their appreciation, Bacher family members surprised Zuber at Cape High with numerous gifts and gift cards to Amazon, Royal Farms and Chick-fil-A. Bacher is now out of the hospital and doing well.

 

Recognizing Cape High student James Zuber’s heroic efforts are (l-r) Michele Rodriguez, Mike Bacher’s daughter; Zuber; Mike Bacher; Jo-Ann Bacher, Mike’s wife; Heather Bacher, Mike’s daughter; and the Chick-fil-A mascot. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
James Zuber Sr., James’s dad, is also a custodian at Cape Henlopen High School. Posing for a photo are James Zuber Sr., Principal Nikki Miller, Superintendent Bob Fulton, James Zuber, and Assistant Superintendent Jenny Nauman.
James Zuber and Mike Bacher, right, see each other for the first time since Bacher’s heart attack Oct. 4.

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