Boy, 12, Has Lucky Escape After Becoming Impaled on Metal Spike

Faline · #1 ● 07-05-2013, 03:25 PM

Josh Hassan tried to jump over a wall next to a wrought iron gate topped with arrow heads to fetch a football when he slipped and the 12-inch spike pierced his chest.
Residents rushed to help and held his body up to prevent any further damage to his organs while a step ladder was brought for him to stand on.
He was later rushed to hospital in an ambulance with the spike still in his body after a fire crew cut him free.

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His mother Dawn said today: "I can't thank the people who helped him enough. They are our heroes. If it wasn't for them, Josh might not be here now.
"The doctors said the spike was only two and a half inches away from his heart.

"I still can't believe he climbed over the fence in the first place. He's not a daring child.
"He was just trying to get his ball -- for that to happen."
Ms Hassan, who lives with Josh in Chadwell Heath, Essex, added: "He won't be climbing over any fences in the future."
Josh, who was released after spending two days in hospital, remains in a lot of pain but aims to keep the spike as a souvenir.
One of the fire crew said after the incident: "The metal had gone though the bottom of his chest and out the top but amazingly it had not punctured any organs. He was a very lucky boy."
Gus Singer, 40, who lives near the scene of the accident, said: "He is lucky to be alive. He could have died - especially if the spike had punctured a lung."

LERK · #2 ● 07-05-2013, 04:27 PM

lucky

Sharon · #3 ● 07-05-2013, 05:20 PM

Wow, lucky boy!!!

HeadlessHorseman · #4 ● 07-06-2013, 08:14 AM

Damn, that's a big spike, he's VERY lucky to still be here.

Raevynn · #5 ● 07-06-2013, 03:10 PM

Someone was looking for that kid.

I'm surprised people actually helped him. Usually idiots just start recording and standing around people while they die, screaming, "Oh my God! Let's record this shit."

reubthadude · #6 ● 07-06-2013, 07:20 PM

You only go when it is your time!

Spiffyfable · #7 ● 07-08-2013, 12:05 AM

Kabob

Shakey · #8 ● 08-01-2013, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Raevynn ↗

Someone was looking for that kid.

I'm surprised people actually helped him. Usually idiots just start recording and standing around people while they die, screaming, "Oh my God! Let's record this shit."

Thank God.

Boy, 12, Has Lucky Escape After Becoming Impaled on Metal Spike

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