There was a harrowing moment of live television on Saturday when a CBS Los Angeles (KCAL) meteorologist fainted and collapsed during a morning newscast.
CBS Los Angeles said in an update Saturday, “KCAL News meteorologist Alisa Carlson was about to begin her weather forecast this morning when she fainted.” “Our team jumped in to help and comfort her while waiting for medical help to arrive.”
In video from Saturday morning’s newscast, co-anchors Rachel Kim and Nichelle Medina flanked Carlson for a weather update.
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“Who’s ready for some sunshine? I know I am. Get started with your next weather check with meteorologist Alyssa Carlson. She lives in the studio with us,” says Medina.
As Medina continues to talk, the audience sees Carlson’s eyes roll into the back of his head and fall.
Kim says a worried “oh” before Medina says they are going to break up.
After the incident, KCAL posted on Twitter that Carlson is “now resting and recovering.”
“I’m going to be fine!” she wrote.
The news station and Carlson did not provide any details about what caused Carlson to faint.
KCAL said the meteorologist will return to work “as soon as he is well enough to return.”