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Boy's Foot Saved After Lawn Mower Trauma
14 Nov
Summary
- A three-year-old boy suffered a severe foot injury from a lawnmower accident.
- Neighbors and first responders applied critical first aid, including a tourniquet.
- The child has undergone multiple surgeries and physiotherapy, showing significant recovery.
A three-year-old boy named Levi Woods is showing remarkable progress following a severe lawnmower accident at his family's home last spring. The incident, which occurred in May, left him with a critically injured foot.
His father, Jordan Woods, described the event as a parent's worst nightmare. Fortunately, a neighbor, Alex Carlson, an Ottawa firefighter recently off duty, was able to provide immediate assistance. Carlson, relying on his training, focused on controlling the bleeding by applying pressure with dishcloths and using a belt as a tourniquet, actions doctors believe were vital in saving Levi's foot.
Levi has since undergone five surgeries at CHEO and is actively participating in weekly physiotherapy. The family, who also survived the 2018 Dunrobin tornado, expressed deep gratitude to the first responders, medical staff, and the community for their unwavering support during Levi's recovery. Recently, members of Fire Station 66 visited Levi and his siblings, presenting him with a coin and his brothers with courage medals, further boosting their spirits.
