miraculously went to showing no
activity to normal activity.
>> we knew we needed a big, big
miracle.
>> reporter: using a special
machine that pumps, warms and
provides more oxygen to his
blood his heart started beating
on its own.
>> i never even heard of
anything like this.
it's amazing.
it's something i've never heard
of and i can't thank everyone enough.
>> reporter: smith lost all his
toes and both pinkie fingers but
has since made a near complete recovery.
>> it's like i woke up interest
>> lara, you asked what was he
doing out in the first place.