Medical miracle: Denver child's heart beats again after 14 hours

DENVER (KDVR) — A miracle of modern medicine or a miracle from a higher power? No matter what you believe, the recovery story of Cartier McDaniel is nothing short of amazing.

At just 4 years old, his heart stopped beating for 14 hours — and then all of a sudden, it restarted. Now, his family and doctors are sharing an experience they've never seen before.

Cartier was a typical child full of energy, with a big heart and a lot of love to go around. But in a matter of days, his heart stopped beating.