Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
Summary
Chemmy Alcott, a Ski Sunday presenter and former Olympic skier, suffered a collapsed lung after a hard landing from a jump into Lake Annecy in France. She was hospitalized with a chest drain and shared her experience on social media to warn others about the risks of jumping from heights into water.Key Facts
- Chemmy Alcott jumped off a five-metre platform into Lake Annecy and landed badly.
- The impact caused her lung to collapse, a serious injury where air enters the space around the lung.
- She required a chest drain and stayed in hospital for several nights.
- Alcott initially tried to jump again before realizing she couldn't breathe properly.
- The lake temperature was warm (25C to 27C), so cold water shock was not a factor.
- The injury was caused by blunt trauma from hitting the water at about 20 mph.
- The Royal Life Saving Society advises never to jump from heights into water to avoid injuries.
- Alcott is a former British ski champion and now works as a Ski Sunday presenter.
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