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Dad's Worst Nightmare: App Saves Son from Fiery Crash
13 Jan
Summary
- A family tracking app alerted a father to his son's car crash.
- The son's car burst into flames after skidding off the road.
- The father was dealing with a dangerous snake when alerted.
A terrifying ordeal unfolded for Stewart 'Stewy' Gatt, a professional snake catcher, when his son Riley and his friend were involved in a severe car accident. The vehicle skidded off the road near Little River, Victoria, subsequently bursting into flames. At the same moment, Stewy was occupied with a dangerous eastern brown snake, unaware of the unfolding crisis.
His wife received a panicked call, confirming the accident had occurred after a kangaroo jumped into their path, causing the car to roll and ignite. Stewy, who was on his way to a friend's funeral, immediately rushed to the scene. He witnessed the car completely engulfed in fire, a sight he described as one of the scariest he had ever experienced.
Amidst the chaos, Stewy was relieved to see both boys safe, having escaped the burning vehicle. He credits the Life360 app's crash detection and emergency dispatch for the timely arrival of emergency services. Both boys were taken to Geelong Hospital as a precaution and were cleared of serious injuries, a outcome the family considers miraculous.
