{"id":173125,"date":"2026-02-28T21:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/173125\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T21:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T21:10:07","slug":"miracle-matt-reunites-with-orlando-firefighters-who-saved-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/173125\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Miracle Matt\u2019 reunites with Orlando firefighters who saved him"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 In Orange County man nicknamed \u201cMiracle Matt\u201d was reunited this week with the firefighters who saved his life almost a dozen years ago.<\/p>\n

Matt Manzari survived a life-threatening electric shock in 2014 while trimming trees for a church.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred when Manzari struck a power line, resulting in severe burns across his entire body. <\/p>\n

The reunion marks more than a decade since the close call that changed his life.<\/p>\n

Despite the severity of the burns and the intensity of the shock, Manzari remained conscious until emergency personnel reached the scene. <\/p>\n

First responders provided critical care that allowed him to survive the injuries.<\/p>\n

Since recovering from the accident, Manzari has established a career as a motivational speaker. <\/p>\n

He now travels across the country to share the story of his survival and recovery from the life-changing incident.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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