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Title: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 07 April 2012, 13:52:41

Hi all,The title says it all,my son walking his dog on Aberdare mountain slipped and fell injuring his knee and ankle.No one knew where on the mountain he was,but he had his phone,so he rung 999,in the meantime a doctor out walking dog found him. Helicopter finds them,and is now enroute to hospital,possible broken ankle. Update later.
                                                                                                   Alfie.

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: tigers_gonads on 07 April 2012, 14:10:23

Chuffed he is going to be ok  :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: ninjapirate on 07 April 2012, 14:15:18

glad hes got the right care!

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: Andy B on 07 April 2012, 14:15:30

Glad he's OK. :y :y :y
These dog walkers & doctors seem to get everywhere don't they!!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 07 April 2012, 14:34:50

He should be ok,his mrs is a nurse over that way,and his sister at the Universery hospital Cardiff,so he should be VIP at either of them.
                ALFIE.

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: pauls on 07 April 2012, 14:44:53

Good job he had his mobile with him. :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: cleggy on 07 April 2012, 15:33:14

Glad he's going to be OKeh, how's his dog? :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 07 April 2012, 15:53:27

Yes, good news that professional help was there when needed - hope his injuries aren't too bad. :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 07 April 2012, 16:50:16

Upper and lower leg broken,going to need plates in upper and also broken ankle.His dog(french mastiff) big softy! was ok,but I wouldn't fancy pushing her into a chopper.
Most probably be kept in traction until the swelling go's down,and then operate.
                                                                                                             Alfie,
                                                        I'm still suffering MAN FLU but that seems little potatoes right now.

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: tigers_gonads on 07 April 2012, 16:55:42

Quote from: alfie on 07 April 2012, 16:50:16

Upper and lower leg broken,going to need plates in upper and also broken ankle.His dog(french mastiff) big softy! was ok,but I wouldn't fancy pushing her into a chopper.
Most probably be kept in traction until the swelling go's down,and then operate.
                                                                                                             Alfie,
                                                        I'm still suffering MAN FLU but that seems little potatoes right now.

Lucky bloke  ;)
At the end of the day, bones mend  :y


Are all the breaks on the same leg ?

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: redelitev6 on 07 April 2012, 16:55:54

Quote from: alfie on 07 April 2012, 16:50:16

Upper and lower leg broken,going to need plates in upper and also broken ankle.His dog(french mastiff) big softy! was ok,but I wouldn't fancy pushing her into a chopper.
Most probably be kept in traction until the swelling go's down,and then operate.
                                                                                                             Alfie,
                                                        I'm still suffering MAN FLU but that seems little potatoes right now.

Don't put yourself down about the MAN FLU, it's a Very serious condition and needs the highest quality medical care  :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: PhilRich on 07 April 2012, 17:44:58

It never rains but it pours eh Alfie?! Best Wishes to your lad for a swift & complete recovery :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 07 April 2012, 17:47:16

Yes same leg,I did think that he was on his mountain bike,and could understand such injuries,but just to stumble and fall is just unbelievable.
                                Alfie.

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: Plomien on 07 April 2012, 18:42:32

good to hear he is safe and on the mend :y

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 07 April 2012, 20:44:16

Quite a complex rescue,many thanks to the mountain rescue and the air ambulance service,Thank you all
                               
                                          Alfie,family,and friends,

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: alfie on 09 April 2012, 22:19:36

Hi all,just a update on my sons injuries,broken fib and tib also broken ankle.He's at home now after the breaks reset,clean breaks lucky ai'nt he,back x rays on thursday.
Once again,A big thanks to both the Air ambulance service and the brecon beacons mountain rescue team.

                                         Alfie.

Title: Re: Helicopter rescue
Post by: Seth on 10 April 2012, 00:14:36

More 'Valleys Best Wishes' to your son from the Seths, Alfie boy! ;)