A man named Ken Nurse survived a dangerous fall into McDonald Creek at Glacier National Park with crucial help from a bystander. Nurse, who was visiting the Montana park with his family and friends, encountered this accident as he was getting a closer look at the scenery.
According to Two Bear Air Rescue, Nurse slipped from an overlook on August 13 and went over a series of waterfalls. NonStop Local Montana reported that the bystander acted immediately upon seeing Nurse face down in the creek. With swift action, the bystander moved Nurse to shallower waters and initiated chest compressions since Nurse was not breathing. This quick intervention proved vital.
Nurse’s wife, Renae, shared with NonStop Local Montana that the group had halted near McDonald Falls for photos. She returned to their car to warm up while Nurse moved closer to the edge for a better view. Unfortunately, the ground beneath him collapsed, resulting in a 120-foot descent into the water.
At the time of the accident, park rangers were helping him in the creek when the Two Bear Air Rescue helicopter crew arrived. A crew member was lowered to secure Nurse before lifting him out of the water. Afterward, he was transferred to a medical helicopter for further stabilization and hospital care.
The organization praised the bystander’s decisive actions for saving Nurse’s life. Despite suffering severe injuries, including several cracked ribs, a compound fracture to his elbow requiring surgery, and fluid in his lungs, Nurse spent two days on a ventilator. Even so, he expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to his survival, emphasizing their crucial roles.
I just want everyone who helped me out to get the things they deserve. Because I should not be here right now. I owe everyone my life and I want that to be known.
Ken Nurse’s son also echoed his father’s appreciation on Facebook, thanking the rescue team for their bravery and successful efforts in saving his father’s life.
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