SALT LAKE CITY -- A 16-year-old boy from Smithfield is now facing a long recovery after suffering a major stroke.
While his parents were at a movie, Cid Baillio suddenly collapsed. His 13-year-old brother, unable to reach their parents by phone, sprang into action, calling 911 after seeking advice from the AI Chatbot Microsoft Copilot.
Cid was rushed to the ER, then life-flighted to Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital.
Due to swelling in his brain, Cid underwent a hemi-craniotomy, where doctors removed half of his skull. He will remain in the hospital for a month, wearing a helmet for the time being to protect his brain.
Brad said they are unsure of the cause, as Cid is a healthy, active kid playing on his school's water polo team.
"Teens don't get strokes. It's very rare," Brad said.
But even with physical and occupational therapy in just the last week, they've seen remarkable improvement.
"He's already up and walking around," Brad said. "It was a big stroke, and so for him to be doing as well as he is now is pretty miraculous."
If you would like to support Cid's recovery, visit this link for the GoFundMe.
May is Stroke Awareness Month. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the signs of a stroke: