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Want to see what happiness looks like? Watch Lake Orion student return to school after heart surgery

Want to see what happiness looks like? Watch Lake Orion student return to school after heart surgery
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With a mask and gloves on, Pine Tree Center student Tyler Krueger made a triumphant return to school today.

The Lake Orion student returned to school Monday for the first time since September, following a historic heart transplant.

Krueger was the very first person with Down Syndrome to receive a total heart transplant at Henry Ford Hospital.

Greeted by staff and students, Krueger stormed the school.

Hear from Krueger tonight on 7 Action News at 6 p.m.