Miami Beach officer released from hospital after months of treatment for COVID – CBS Miami

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – After being hospitalized in July with COVID-19, Miami Beach Police JC Sampedro has returned home.

Sampedro spent 11 weeks in the ICU, where he had to be intubated and put on a ventilator.

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Miami Beach Police, JC Sampedro has been discharged from the hospital after a long battle with COVID-19. (Source: Miami Beach Police Department)

Thankfully, Sampedro is on his way to recovery.

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He was surprised by family, friends and colleagues at the hospital when he was released over the weekend.

“I can’t thank you enough. Your prayers have been heard. Sure, there was a big man upstairs and he pulled over for me and my family,” the officer said. in a video shared by police.

Sampedro, also a US Marine, will continue his rehabilitation at home with his loving family by his side.

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