Pocklington man, 100, plans fishing trips after successful heart procedure
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Pocklington man, 100, plans fishing trips after successful heart procedure

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: 100-year-old man planning week-long fishing trips after successful heart operation
Peter Byers was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis at 95, a condition that made open heart surgery too risky. After undergoing a minimally invasive valve replacement at Castle Hill Hospital, he has regained his mobility and is now planning his fifth fishing trip of the year - a sign of his recovery and continued active lifestyle.
Source: Yorkshire Post East Riding Of Yorkshire
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