PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A New Jersey police officer who endured a grueling battle with COVID visited his ship of hope on Saturday. Manchester Township Officer Antonio Ellis spent 45 days in intensive care, including 30 days in a coma.

He was transferred to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in South Philadelphia near the SS United States and the ship became an inspiration.

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