Jeremy (Carolinabackpacker) had a bad fall in the Gorge.

**Shug** · 05-13-2016, 22:16

Originally Posted by WVCAMPER

Shug I am curious, how did you get in touch with the Paramedics?

Some of the guys had cell phone reception.

**Trueblue** · 05-14-2016, 05:17

That's a hell of a way to earn a helicopter ride!
After watching the video, I to am amazed that he survived the fall.
I am glad he is doing better, and will say a prayer for him.
Good friends were definitely a comfort thru that ordeal.

**Ron S** · 05-14-2016, 10:16

Prayers sent for a full and speedy recovery. Thank God Jeremy is going to be alright. You guys really pulled trough in taking care of him. My hat's off to all of you. Shug, I watched the video of you guys caring for Jeremy and getting him out of the park and then went on to watch those of you and Hickory on the Foothills Trail. One thing that stood out to me in all of your videos is how meticulous Hickory is in keeping detailed notes. In part 1 at just after 11 minutes there's a little shot of Hickory writing down the emergency numbers. I immediately thought, man, how important was that! He could have been the only one there who bothered to take down the very information that brought the help that was needed. Having seen all this I will never pass by one of those boards again without doing what Hickory so wisely did.

**Shug** · 05-14-2016, 10:27

Originally Posted by Trueblue

That's a hell of a way to earn a helicopter ride!
After watching the video, I to am amazed that he survived the fall.
I am glad he is doing better, and will say a prayer for him.
Good friends were definitely a comfort thru that ordeal.

We are still amazed that he lived through it.
This is Gorge Rat Darkbyrd's photo clip fro his video to see the fall route and steepness. Wow Isay

Originally Posted by Ron S

Prayers sent for a full and speedy recovery. Thank God Jeremy is going to be alright. You guys really pulled trough in taking care of him. My hat's off to all of you. Shug, I watched the video of you guys caring for Jeremy and getting him out of the park and then went on to watch those of you and Hickory on the Foothills Trail. One thing that stood out to me in all of your videos is how meticulous Hickory is in keeping detailed notes. In part 1 at just after 11 minutes there's a little shot of Hickory writing down the emergency numbers. I immediately thought, man, how important was that! He could have been the only one there who bothered to take down the very information that brought the help that was needed. Having seen all this I will never pass by one of those boards again without doing what Hickory so wisely did.

Hickery always has been a scribe. He was taking down emergency numbers for the foothills offices in case we were late. At the gorge fall others called it in but Hickery took off after seeing my face as I witnessed the fall and was second on the scene. He is a fireman EMT.

**cmw6300** · 05-14-2016, 11:58

Wow, what an ordeal for all involved to go through. By you guys keeping your wits about you, you helped CB more than can be imagined. Here's to CB for being one tough SOB and for you guys and the rescue crews for doing their utmost in the care and rescue of CB. Prayers coming your way CB!!

**cataraftgirl** · 05-14-2016, 13:17

Prayers for CBP's swift recovery and a huge thumbs up for you guys for the rescue. You were angels in hiking boots that day for sure.

**grannypat** · 05-14-2016, 17:20

Prayers for CB. Kudos to all who helped him, including Navigator who went to lead the rescuers to the scene and the great chopper pilots/medics.

**Jayson** · 05-14-2016, 19:53

Here's to a speedy recovery!

**patermagnus** · 05-15-2016, 17:54

Originally Posted by Shug

We are still amazed that he lived through it.
This is Gorge Rat Darkbyrd's photo clip fro his video to see the fall route and steepness. Wow Isay

Hickery always has been a scribe. He was taking down emergency numbers for the foothills offices in case we were late. At the gorge fall others called it in but Hickery took off after seeing my face as I witnessed the fall and was second on the scene. He is a fireman EMT.

Glad that he is ok. Prayers for his continued health and recovery.

Shug,

If you can, could you please continue to document this story. I would like to learn as much as possible.

Questions: Why did he fall? What could be done differently in prevention/treatment/rescue? What are the financial consequences for him (wont likely know that for months)

The goal of this would be education and would need to be done in a way that is sensitive. If you don't think you can do it I understand. for what it's worth I am in the medical field so as soon as I hear he is going to be ok, my mind starts working toward prevention and assessment.

If the mods feel that this line of questions is in bad taste or too early/wrong thread, then please delete this message.

Thanks.

**Shug** · 05-15-2016, 19:10

Originally Posted by patermagnus

Glad that he is ok. Prayers for his continued health and recovery.

Shug,

If you can, could you please continue to document this story. I would like to learn as much as possible.

Questions: Why did he fall? What could be done differently in prevention/treatment/rescue? What are the financial consequences for him (wont likely know that for months)

The goal of this would be education and would need to be done in a way that is sensitive. If you don't think you can do it I understand. for what it's worth I am in the medical field so as soon as I hear he is going to be ok, my mind starts working toward prevention and assessment.

If the mods feel that this line of questions is in bad taste or too early/wrong thread, then please delete this message.

Thanks.

I'll pass on what I hear. He may even chime in.
He said either the rock broke or he slipped trying to scale the wall with the tree we had to climb. That started the fall.
As far as getting down to him and giving comfort. We were told not to give him water though after 3 or 4 hours we gave him sips. We also let him smoke a cigarette as it seemed to calm him. Kinda like the old war movies. We had plenty of water but Hickery's space blanket was invaluble to use as shade for him as we were in direct sun and wind all afternoon. Plus it was bright orange so they could get eyes on us. Hickery bandaged his hand as it was punctured but the best we could do was just be by his side and comfort him and cajole him. Didtact him a bit. Just be there as brothers. We were told not to move him but we shifted him once after accessing. Long time to be down there standing by waiting for aid. 5 or 6 hours.
Not an easy rescue situation but turned out well in the end. He lives to hike again.
Shug