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

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LAKE ORION, Mich. (WXYZ) — 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.