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Tree Surgeon Paralyzed After Branch Falls 60 Feet
26 Feb
Summary
- A 21-year-old tree surgeon was paralyzed from the neck down.
- A 25-pound dead branch fell 60 feet, breaking his neck.
- He is a father to a one-year-old son named June.
A devastating workplace accident has left a 21-year-old tree surgeon, Evan Parker, paralyzed from the neck down. The incident occurred on a Friday in Lawrenceville, Georgia, when a dead tree limb, weighing around 25 pounds, snapped and fell approximately 60 feet, striking Parker in the neck.
Doctors have informed his family that he suffered a broken neck and severe spinal cord damage. Parker, a devoted father to his one-year-old son, June, was reportedly wearing a safety helmet that may have saved his life. His family is grappling with the life-altering injuries and the uncertain future.
Despite the severity of his condition, Parker has shown remarkable resilience, attempting to keep his family calm and positive. He had always loved his physically demanding job as a tree climber. Colleagues expressed shock, with one vowing to donate a percentage of his company's sales to Parker's family.
A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support Parker's medical expenses and the specialized equipment he will require. His father shared that Parker's immediate desire after being taken off a ventilator was to return to work, highlighting his strong will to recover.
