Minnesota boy fighting for life after rescuing younger brother from creek
Summary
A 5-year-old boy in Minnesota jumped into very cold creek water to save his younger brother who had fallen in. He was rescued and treated in a hospital, where he is now steadily recovering after several surgeries and being taken off life support.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Easter Sunday in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- The older brother, Ashkan, leapt into 41°F (5°C) cold water to rescue his sibling Wyatt.
- Emergency responders performed CPR on Ashkan for six hours before airlifting him to a hospital in Minneapolis.
- Ashkan was placed on life support for severe heart and lung issues but was taken off by the fifth day.
- He underwent multiple surgeries to remove damaged internal parts.
- By April 11, Ashkan regained some movement and could communicate by nodding his head.
- He had a breathing tube removed and began making sounds again.
- Local community groups, including a youth hockey team, have raised funds to support Ashkan’s family.
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