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UFC legend Mark Coleman appears to be doing a little better while in the hospital.
On Tuesday morning, Coleman was hospitalized after attempting to save his parents and his dog from a house fire.
Via WTOL
According to the Ballville Volunteer Fire Department Chief, the family got out of the home, and one family member was air lifted to the hospital after trying to save the family dog in the fire. The dog died, authorities said. The family member’s condition is unknown.
The Chief also said the roof of the home collapsed shortly after crews entered the building.
Pictures of a hospitalized Coleman surfaced on the Internet.
Mark Coleman saved both his parents from a raging house fire, then went back in for the dog. He had to be lifeflighted to the hospital.
If anyone can beat back death itself, it's Mark.
We were close to doing a book and it would have been a fascinating ride. A big, badass life. pic.twitter.com/Ll7ILAP995
— Jonathan Snowden (@JESnowden) March 12, 2024
This is what's left of the house Mark Coleman and his family were in last night.
Mark's dog Hammer woke him up to a house in flames. He saved both his parents and is fighting for his life. pic.twitter.com/hicYhv7SDm
— Jonathan Snowden (@JESnowden) March 12, 2024
According to veteran wrestling/MMA reporter Dave Meltzer, Coleman is currently responsive while receiving treatment which is an encouraging sign.
Reports are Mark Coleman is both responsive and aware after being hospitalized after saving his family in a fire yesterday. Great news!
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) March 14, 2024
Hopefully, Coleman gets better and is able to get released from the hospital soon.