Mountain Biker Paralysed After Back-Breaking Trail Accident | Helicopter ER
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The Yorkshire Air Ambulance team are sent to the scene of a mountain biking accident, where the patient has had a head injury and says he can’t feel his legs. They hope it’s only a compression of the spine and not a break.
From Season 8 Episode 5
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imagine the pain the son is going through
This is my worst fear as a mountain biker. I’m coming off a broken back and I’m so blessed to have healed so quickly and without complication. Nothing but prayers for this man.
Same I had to have a air ambulance come get me snapped all the one side of my ribs and punctured a Lung ! The yeti was ok mind
Same
Can you bunny/pro hop up a curb? If not, please stay off of the trails.
then smoke a blunt and relax with the death bike.
You can get airbag vests for motorbikes now, not sure they’d suffer too many false alarms while mountain biking though?
A broken neck and then a broken back w/spinal chord injury? Bicycling is not this guy’s sport.
What fantastic teamwork and amazing fast care 👏🙏
That's a bleak summary at the end.
I slowed down on the bike thing in the last few years, ditched the computer. Now I just cruise around for fun 🚲
As a dirtbike rider I think mountain biking is way more dangerous. It’s like people have a false confidence just because it’s a bicycle.
For an adrenaline rush I'll stick to my motorcycle and highways at 60 mph .
I feel the guy, I did my ACL twice 10 meters part. I got it repair then snapped it 8 months later.
A knee is nothing like a spine. Knee surgery is nothing compared to this. I’d rather tear both ACL’s then go through another lumbar fusion.
Hardly a comparison
What a nightmare!
Poor bloke. Shouldn't be sending big stuff if you've had a bad accident. Never ends well.
You don’t have to send big stuff to have a serious bike injury. You pay thousands on a bike for this too happen
How about you don't make judgements based on one video where you don't get all the facts?
@@SomeUA-camGuy by riding myself or in groups how’s that so shut up fool
My late mother lost one of her first boyfriend's after he initially came off his mc and smashed himself up badly.
Then 6 weeks later roughly he lost control of his mc and slid under a fence and headbutted a tree the exact same way.
Darwin Award right there.
I get having spine surgery and not letting that stop him. I have had 7 lumbar and 1 cervical surgeries. I still ski, I am now a neurophysiologist and get to work on these patients for a living, and I still have fun. I tell my patients don’t let this stop you. Be smart and listen to your body, just don’t give up on yourself. Folks need to read up on the spine anatomy. Education is your best friend
xc mtb for me is a way to raise my heart rate and sweat without risking my physical well being.
I understand the passion and fun behind it but personally never participated in any off roading extreme sports for this reason, just not worth it to break a limb or paralyze your self for a temporary rush of dopamine. Would much rather have a steady hike in mountains and enjoy the endorphins from the cardio aspect
completely agree. want some dopamine, put on your favourite tunes and do some cardio in a nice area
not sure where you live but we have poisonous snakes in our mountains, I'd rather ride over one than step on one. Everything has it's risks. Driving to work is more likely to end in a spinal injury than your average MTB ride
@@Designandrew I understand where your coming from, I live in Washington so we have a combination of mountain biking trails and regular trials with little to no poisonous animals
@@DesignandrewSnakes are venomous, not poisonous and it’s= it is.
I don't do jumps when mountain biking or anything that would send me over the handlebars. I have a great time just keeping both wheels flat. I'm almost 60 though so there is that.
God love you I'm just glad your still alive
Never take off someone’s helmet
His friends and family may have caused more damage to his spinal cord
I think bruce was never meant for biking ... first injury should have been a hint
Stay at the local park with sidewalks
You know what they say, play stupid games,...?
“He’s had previous spinal surgery”… Bro clearly didn’t learn his lesson the first time.
dude will be back on the track in no time.
I know it’s not nice. But thinking of the expense to rescue him. Then the aftercare .??!!
🙏 for you, sir
Helmets are cool
"10 years ago Bruce broke his neck in a cycling accident"
Wellwell Bruce wellwell.......
You got your warning and you genius ignored it
0:43
When everyone at the scene is wearing long pants and jackets, why was the patient left practicly naked for so long?
Because thermoregulation was the least of his worries.
Obviously.
We should never forget the lie they told us about wearing masks. And yes I had a bicycle crash over the bars at 69 years old, nothing compared to this one. Cracked 6 ribs, sternum, lung and dislocated collarbone(still dislocated). 3 weeks later back on the bike.
Mtb expensive bikes never walk again not worth the risk
Update unfortunately he is now parolized for life you can read the article it’s pretty easy to find
whoops
The problem is cursed speed, MTBs are becoming just as idiotic as motorcycles, you can buy equipment to make you faster on the downhill without skills...until something Like this happens. If one has less money he is forced to ride slower on less travel bikes and smaller wheels, now buying speed shortcuts is encouraged by cycling marketing whos hands are bloody
He knew better!
They let all these goddamn people stand around staring at him while his clothes are cut off
My question is what in the hell is this guy doing racing his trail bike over rough terrain in the woods When he is still carrying pins and screws in his spine from an earlier spine surgery. This man is stupid, and I find a little sympathy for him.
I knew a guy growing up that was also a firefighter and was diving into lake shasta off rocks and hit a rock just below the surface and was paralyzed from the waist down. He survived that and was able to drive a car with paddles on the wheel. Unfortunately he was incredibly depressed because he couldn’t do the things he loved and took his own life driving into a tree on the 101 in Northern California. I pass that tree every day on my way to work and remember him. RIP Danny Cox.
I think the depression part scares me more than the changes to ones body. Horrible but always good story to warn jumpers.
RIP to him
Ouch! I’m sorry guy. 😞
That's very sad. RIP fella
RIP
Life is fraught with risk. The trick is to do what you can to mitigate them.
I’m a 57-y/o mountain biker. I decided a long time ago that I’m out there to have fun and get exercise, not to prove anything. I don’t do gaps, jumps, or step-ups. I wish this man all the best going forward.
I'm not sure, if I'd broken my neck a few years before, that mountain biking would be my first choice though. I think you need to respect your body and the work of the surgeons who put you together.
Same here... I'm a long time cyclist, did road racing and mtb"ing in my younger days but now my off road riding style is "keep both wheels on the ground ", no jumps or any features. Just basic single track and fire roads on a rigid 27.5+ bike is fine by me. These days I see 40~ 50+ guys coming into the bike shop wanting fast e-bikes and full suspension MTB downhill/free-ride bikes which is a bad combination if you ask me. Many are noobs. They are want to do jumps and go fast but it never ends well.
@@junipersnow1 Bleah. 🥱 Why play checkers when there are flow trails and pump tracks?
I'm only 39 but decided I no longer feel comfortable doing jumps (I still do moderate or small drops). I have a daugther and wife that depend on me.
@@junipersnow1 You can just ride enduro trails which are usually not that fast as downhill tracks where 1 mistake can lead to a disaster.
These huge, well trained teams of professionals and volunteers always amaze me. The amount of time they spend practicing within their teams and with other teams must be immense. Really just great examples of good people.
I feel so lucky. Iam sitting here watching this video with a chill. I'm in my 5th week of recovery from a gap jump I didn't make that through me over the bars and landed on my head breaking 2 ribs and my neck. Had to have my c2 fixed and I will make a full recovery (I think,) I don't want to quit mountain biking but iam done with jumping and extreme riding. Iam also about your age at 55. Good luck to you and remember your lucky to still be with us.
56 years old and sending these huge jumps? Never mind the neck injury 10 years ago.. we all come back. But the problem is that when you get old, you don't come back as easily, or as well.
True.
tbh i salute him for living his life to the absolute fullest despite getting older, its inspiring.
Right. And quality of life is the most important thing when you are old.
Oh ya real inspiration, try selfishness at its finest did he think about his family no !
@@haxor-lt5pn I am sure he'd rather live with full health, well anyone with a sane mind would lol.
The POV videos of the mountain bikers are amazing. It's crazy how they navigate the steep, winding trails and then jump for several feet in the air. I like to ride a bike, but no way would I ever try that. For sure, I wouldn't last very long.
I'm 64 and still do off piste, The Alps and bike parks. It is what it is, we spend a lot of time dead. We all know the risks, it's adrenaline isn't it?
I've reigned in a fair bit now, and don't try to keep up with the young 'uns.
The trick is knowing your limits, but when you ride with a mixed age group this happens.
I'm not going to knock the fella, life is full of if's and buts and both good luck and bad luck in equal measure.
Keep positive fella.🤟
64 here also, I road cycle & cycle around for fun. About 8 yrs ago I wanted to take up mountain biking but decided my body wasn’t up to the task. My sister did a downhill event on her 60th just because she could. She’s heads & tails ahead of me in being athletically fit. I’ll cycle on two wheels until 3 wheels are needed.
@@Elizabeth-rq1vi Get an e bike fella, I got one 3 yrs ago, best invention since mountain bikes!
I have a road bike, never use it, too boring for me and more dangerous!
Yes but bad luck is is more abundant when your living on the edge.
they do an amazing job the whole team is incredible i broke a bone in my neck now i’m very careful was told if it happens again you might not walk again great video
Broke my neck 19 years ago. I’d give anything to get to riding a bike
I was forced off the road by a car and rode my bicycle into a telephone pole in 1980. I’ve been paralyzed ever since. Like you, I’d love to ride (or walk) again. Best wishes to you.
So blessed to have such amazing care available
@@Ezlivinhow do you feel about the car that wrecked your life?
@@bar10ml44 I wish it had better brakes.
Poor guy I was really hoping for a happy ending. Sorry to hear
My horse knocked me off a slick bridge in the mountains. I was leading her across and she couldn’t stand up with her steel shoes on the wet, slick wood. She knocked me off and I fell about 10 feet to the rocks and creek below. My friends said my horse almost fell on top of me. I got up off the rock I was laying on and rode about ten miles back to camp. The doctor said I cracked my neck but I thought it was only a cracked bone spur. A chiropractor looked at my MRI not too long ago and showed me that my neck had been “broken”. I guess I was pretty lucky as on the way back my horse threw a couple of bucks when we rode through some bees. I still ride that same mare and I understand some bridges were made safer from the hell I raised over that slick bridge.
Not sure if he was riding trails these whole ten years after the initial neck surgery. The problem with stuff like this is that his confidence probably grew over the years because he thought “It’s been so many years without an accident” but somewhen statistically and probability-wise this was just bound to happen. Hope he is (counties) coping mentally with this difficult situation
Your comment does not make sense. Should he just stop living life? Many people resume activities after injuries and are just fine. Concussions are however a different story. That does take time. I got one and cut way back on what I do- more your approach. I don't like it but I cannot afford another brain injury. It's been rough but I have made some progress.
@@MOAB-UT his comment does indeed make sense and isn't hard to understand, it's nothing todo with "not living life" :p
@@crateer You're right.
@@MOAB-UT oh damn just realised the comment is 8 months old, oops - sorry about that
Hope you're doing well after your concussion!
@@crateer No worries. When you are right, you are right. I still have some deficits e.g., vision, balance, sleep disturbances, etc. Never going to be quite the same but you learn to deal with it. I am much better than I was the first year. At one point I could not tie my shoes. Now I am back to playing my guitar so that is good enough for me~! I stay off of two wheels now.
A big hug for Bruce.
I am 62 years old. Cross country riding on dirt roads and flat trails is fine. Realistically my balance, vision, and reactions are not there for aggressive downhill riding. If I was on one those trails I would be constantly hitting the brakes.
63 Years old here. Same here. Not my League. Use my Bike foremost for Commuting and very normal Trails in the Woods. No Junps for me. If i want to fly i sit in my Flight Sim Cockpit with a VR Set. That is safer.
I used to be president of the Mountain Biking Club of Cork, MBCC. Saw a few accidents, a few broken bones, but nothing as bad as this. Take care, everybody.
The helmet saved his life.
Videos like these are a reminder for me to be so careful on my road bike commuting into the city every day.
These kind of injuries are the sum of all fears for me. Just this past Black Friday, 2023 I had a Type 3 Acromioclavicular separation while riding my gravel bike on the Fullerton Loop in CA. I've done it dozens of times and although its geared for an MTB, you can easily clean it on a gravel bike. Everybody was out shopping, so there was no foot traffic on the trail so I actually pedaled into the descent and got up to 27 MPH and snagged a fallen branch with my handlebars, which pinwheeled me straight to the ground. It cracked my helmet, bruised 2 ribs and separated my shoulder. The hit to the head scared me as I knew what 911 was, but my brain couldn't put though into action to dial the emergency. After a few minutes to gather myself, I got on my bike and rode back 8-miles to my car and went straight to the emergency room. After seeing this, however, I consider myself lucky and although I can't wait to start hitting trails again, I have to remind myself that a gravel bike is no Mountain Bike and to be present in the moment and don't ever lose respect for a trail, no matter how easy it is. Be safe you, all!! Ride hard, ride fast, but ride safe!
Sounds terrifying, to be alone after a serious injury. I bet your adrenaline, and fear got you back. Glad you're ok.
People don’t give the loop enough respect. It can be as easy or as hard as any other trailer. Be safe socal neighbor
Two serious accidents on bikes 😯🤔
I’m starting to think he’s not the best biker
@@1Cosmic_Squid1 trust me he was good, as someone who rode with him on several occasions he was absolutely fearless. Just a mistake of events cause the accident, not much on bruce’s part
@@jp4rry oh I wasn’t blaming him, I’m
sure he was awesome. Just a dumb joke.
@@jp4rry fearless isn’t really the rebuttal for someone saying he wasn’t good.
@@jp4rry Fear is what saves your ass in the long run!
I wish him the best.
I wish these stories continued to cover the hospital treatment.
as someone who knew Bruce, he was hospitalised for several months and has only recently got back to normal living, although he will never return to his house again due to accessibility issues
I have a spinal cord injury, and the last thing I would have wanted when in rehab was a camera stuck in my face for others entertainment and curiosity.
@@winklepicking3202 agreed
There's plenty of shows based in hospitals if you wanna see that
@@gliderdan3153 it's about the story, like you startet something but you don't really see the ending
I'm a 60 year old ex cyclist. After numerous crashes I gave it up. I broke my back in a bad accident but fortunately was not paralyzed. The culture of cycling is that which does not kill you makes you stronger. Actually that is not always true.....but it sounds good on a bumper sticker.
what kind of cyclist do you feel like the risk is too much even if you are riding careful way within your skill range?
@@bogdanvlad9165 I don’t understand your comment.
@@thesundreamers8423 I think he means what kind of cycling did you do and was the risk of continuing too much even if you're careful and within your limits. I'm also curious. I am clearing up the last effects of a low speed head impact. Fortunately no surgery was required. I'm back on the bike now but more cautious and I was never really a gap jumper.
@@Groosome128 I was primarily a Cat 2 road cyclist. I did some mountain biking and gravel grinding. Truth be told, but for my injury, I would probably still be taking the risks. But I have broken bones in my back that have become arthritic. When I ride it produces sciatica. I hope everyone just stays safe. The cell phones have made road cycling even more dangerous. And there are some injuries that can be life altering. With kindest regards.
I’ll stick to zwift, feel safe in my garage 🙏
I feel sorry for the fella but the clue was the 1st time he fell off and broke his neck. Rolling the dice everytime he went on the gnarly jumps
At least he was wearing a helmet. It’s still a debilitating injury but it could’ve been far worse without that helmet
Why would you risk it after breaking your neck before? The whole family changed forever.
you do what you love and what brings you happiness, we all know the dangers, I have personally broke C4-5 in my neck on a dirtbike incident, all riders know the dangers and continue to do so for how great it makes us feel and all the joys and memories coinciding with it.
It's probably the last ten years or so, instead of traditional mountain biking along trails etc, something I've done for over 30 years, (without incident) you've now got downhill, basically blokes charging down a track through trees over jumps as fast as they can, can only come a cropper, can only. If I did it this weekend, I would crash, damaging me and the bike, I've got to go to work Monday morning, that's why I'll be pedaling along the Trans Pennine trail instead.
Life’s about happiness and living to the full . No one ever had great stories or memories from staying indoors and wrapping youself in cotton wool
@@Blazingbatch this bloke has absolutely fantastic memories, absolutely fandazy do so........and so have I, most dastardly drama, err, I think light wood lane, Norton, September 2013, 3 punctures, farmer had trimmed hawthorn hedge, that was notable.........smashed in face, broken spine, neck, legs, arms? Not that I can remember and I'm stretching back into the early 80s.......
@@richardburns5925 not to sure what you just wrote there . Half English half gibberish
I too broke my neck back in 2019 on a gravel bike ride I was lucky to escape with full mobility I do feel sorry for riders who aren't so lucky .
i was surprised to see so much forested area in britan,,, i thought Europe was mostly developed and no trees left. but im just a dumb canadian
You are right unfortunately , England and Wales are the most restrictive countries in Europe , lots of privately owned woods ,rivers , you are very lucky to have the open space of Canada👍
On a bike your center of gravity is so high it's just inherently really dangerous. I wonder if dirt bikes are statistically safer in similar situations due to having a low center of gravity and a DOT certified helmet.
He can move his hands. That there is a blessing.
can learn to play the piano! paint. woodwork. some good stuff.
Anyone who rides a mountain bike on trails with steep downhills and jumps is a complete fool imo. The risk far far outweighs any rewards or satisfaction.
Debatable
for me if i were doing some more hardcore mountain biking I would have a chest protector on. but I don't really do that intense of stuff. not that this would help too much with the way he crashed. but there had to have been some preventative measure that could be taken right?
I am an avid mountain biker I love it I will not go off jumps or drop off on my bike I get off and I walk around I just enjoy the riding too much to become severely injured
I would call that an avid cyclist
Avid doesn’t necessarily mean taking unnecessary risks.
You are smart. I am older now and ride an UTV with a seatbelt. I suffered a mTBI a few years back. I still have fun- but like you don't take unnecessary chances anymore.
Smart move. I ride a bike, but I couldn't imagine doing what these guys do. Even to be out there enjoying the ride is a great achievement.
Bruce you have been granted a miracle. Yes you have indeed lost the ability to do the things you love. But I'm so glad you have the use of your arms, that your brain is still functioning. Have you considered being a motivational speaker? There is much you can do if you want. Please don't let the loss and changes destroy your heart.
I am content at 67 to ride the flat winding trails of Florida. No more recklessness for me.
Why on earth do people take part in these dangerous activities????? Along with potholing and mountain climbing absolutely ridiculous.... Just stick to gentle walking like me far safer ....
The terribly heartbreaking thing about this, is the people involved think it will never happen to me!
Well it does. Our Spinal Centers in the USA have waiting lists with people who said it will never happen to me.
Of course some are car accidents, BUT the majority, sports injuries. From being rolled by a big wave to diving into shallow water, to biking, skydiving, pool diving and skiing. You can name a sport and there are tragic accidents. The bad thing……….these don’t ever heal 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I was pretty lucky the other day riding my trail bike.
Got whisky throttle in third gear (about 40-50kmph) into a tree. Got away with a bruised knee and whiplash.
Neck still isn't quite right two weeks later, but thats so much better then it could have been!
That trail looks interesting, lots of small and big jumps. But I hate to drive between trees, there is soooo little room for error and they aren't forgiving at all. Most ppl don't know that riding just a few cm a wrong line at high speed will get you into serious trouble.
I wish him the best life he can have, brave man
From the look of the trail it doesnt look that extreme, but every jump can end up badly and Being in air even small air is a Huge risk by itself
it's dangerous for sure. But love it !
Mountain biking looks really fun and I liked to jump with my bike as a kid and I do cycle a lot still, but mountain biking seems a little too risky for me. Especially if the trail has trees close.
You had a profession in a completely different field, and almost lost your life at age 40 breaking your neck. Why in the world would you keep *SENDING IT* off of jumps on a MTB trail 10 years later? I don;t want to be cynical, and Im not saying stop enjoying your hobby, but brother you can have a ton of fun on that bike and on that trail even!! But why keep sending it at age 54? With bolts and shins in your back!?!
Let his mistake be your lesson. If its not something that defines you, should you get the chance to live after almost dying whilst doing what you love, make amends. Moderate it. Change your approach. Don't play roulette with GOD...
He owns the table and the bet!
He's not loosing...
Downhill Mountain Biking is fraught with risks.. Yet the lads without to much cycling experience dive straight into it.. Better off sticking to normal MTB trails and gravel - road cycling for a few years and get the exercise in that way IMO ..
The reason why I don’t race, don’t do insane jumps and don’t fly downhill at over 30 mph. I have fun but not the risk severe injury kinda fun. Ever since I broke my Arm and gave myself mild brain damage I’ve been going easy.
This did not need to happen.
Already had pins in his back, chooses a trail that sounded pretty damned crazy...
Makes no sense to me.
This is a crazy story, I'm glad he didn't loose his life. I'm afraid of biking since I watched so many terrible falls, I'm a skateboarder. I get hurt skateboarding, usually just cuts and bruises.
George F. drug of choice
Where can we find an update??? ❤
OMG! It took over twelve men to carry him out. No wonder gas is so high.
That's health-care costs.
What of speciality does your Doc. have?
8:53 where is he feeling pain if he is paralyzed?
So sorry about the outcome.
Bikes arent meant to jump ; just to ride on the ground
nuh uh
His second time?? Didnt he learn the first time???
dude that was like totally crunchy man
I feel for him and his son somehow a little bit more for the son.
My dream was to do crazy stuff but after seeing this i quit mtb, i have potential for other thing sbesides mtb and i decided itd be betterbif I didn't end up paralyzed 🥶
I love bicycling, skiing and down hill stuff but mountain biking to me seems like it is a disaster waiting to happen. The fact that you are on a slope with stuff which can snag tyres and catapult you is way too risky. Add to that the massive amount of kinetic energy you have as you travel. I feel sorry for this chap and his family but he must have known the risks and may have been injured before considering the fact he had pins in his spine when the rescue team got to him. Add to that slower reactions and heavier body weight of an older person and you are really taking a risk. Older people, consider these factors. Do it slow, both wheels on the ground and use your brakes properly (ie don’t wing it but learn how to do controlled descents).
Insurance covers all these??
Crazy you mountain bikers always get hurt that bad I’ve hit jumps on dirt bikes and atv’s fell off on both but never critically injured myself I’ve even landed in the peg of my dirtbike which is the reason why I think my hip is seized now
Just nearly became paralyzed in a surfing accident at 17 years old. Got very lucky with a mild concussion after diving head first on a sandbar. Scary stuff
I have absolutely NO family except for a daughter who confused me with an enemy. I've stopped doing all of the risky activities I've loved because I won't even be able to to end it all if I'm paralyzed severely.
For more than 20 years I've been riding bleu and green trails. More than enought for me need don't need the risky black diamonds
God Bless him.
Is the bike ok
Feel for you pal. A day out off road with your son, you didnt deserve that.