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Man, 72, suffers severe burns and heat stroke in extreme heat
25 Aug
Summary
- A 72-year-old man suffered heat stroke and burns from extreme heat.
- He lay helpless for at least an hour before being found.
- He faces an above-knee leg amputation due to severe tissue damage.
A 72-year-old man is preparing for an above-knee amputation of his right leg following a severe incident of heat stroke and burns. Grant Siler fell while walking in Bullhead City on August 3, during temperatures that reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit. His body temperature climbed to over 105 degrees, and he remained on the ground for at least an hour before being discovered.
The family's fundraiser details that Siler sustained second and third-degree burns, heat stroke, and multiple organ shock. He was transported to a burn intensive care unit in Las Vegas, where doctors found his condition critical. He has undergone debridement procedures, and a recent surgery revealed severe tissue damage in his right leg, making amputation the necessary course of action.
The surgery is scheduled for August 31. His wife, Vicki, is making long commutes to support him while continuing to work. The family is seeking donations to cover the significant costs associated with his recovery, including home renovations, medical supplies, and prosthetics, as they anticipate a challenging physical, mental, and emotional recovery period.
