A man fell 120 feet into a creek at a national park in Montana and survived thanks to the quick actions of a bystander. The bystander jumped into the water, pulled the man to safety, and performed CPR until help arrived, according to a report by People.com.
Two Bear Air Rescue confirmed that Ken then had a return of spontaneous circulation. However, while she went back to the car to warm up, Ken moved closer to the edge for a better view. After finding Ken face down in the water, the bystander entered the creek and pulled him to a shallow area, where CPR was given. Glacier National Park rangers were caring for Ken when a Two Bear Air Rescue helicopter arrived. Video shared by the organisation showed the crew securing Ken before lifting him from the water. He suffered multiple cracked ribs, a compound fracture in his elbow that required surgery, and fluid in his lungs. Renae thanked the bystander, whom she identified as Josh, along with their friends and family, park staff, hospital staff, and the Two Bear Air Rescue crew.
Ken Nurse, who lives in North Carolina, was visiting Glacier National Park with his wife, family, and friends when he fell from an overlook into McDonald Creek on Thursday, August 13, according to NonStop Local Montana. The ground suddenly gave way, plunging him about 120 feet into the creek.
Ken and his family had been taking photos, his wife Renae Nurse told NonStop Local Montana. Two Bear Air Rescue praised the bystander for acting quickly and said the person’s actions saved the victim’s life. Ken spent two days on a ventilator and was given oxygen after waking up, according to NonStop Local Montana.
Because he should not be alive after what happened, ken said he wanted everyone who helped him to receive the recognition they deserved.
He said he owed everyone his life and wanted that to be known. She said it was amazing what a week could do, adding that the previous Thursday they did not know if Ken would ever come off the ventilator, while the following Thursday she had booked their return flights for the next day.
Ken Stabilized After Medical Helicopter Transfer
Ken was transferred to a medical helicopter, where his condition was stabilized before being taken to the hospital.
