Perhaps "moron" is a bit harsh, but I agree that there are many red flags. Even the title of the article is a red flag. You don't need to be an expert to know that you are not supposed to "massage" a person with a seizure, and you shouldn't do chest compressions unless they start breathing. It sounds like they could have done more harm than good. It could also be a case of poor reporting about his condition; maybe he did actually stop breathing.