NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) – A community is offering support for a child who was injured in a boating accident.
According to The Yard Foundation, on July 5, Captain John Pace of the Ohio Township Fire Department was boating with his family when an accident occurred. His five-year-old son, Jentry, suffered critical injuries after being struck by a boat propeller. Captain Pace immediately pulled Jentry from the water and brought him to shore, where they were met by a conservation officer. Using a tourniquet provided by the officer, Captain Pace helped stabilize his son until emergency medical care arrived. Jentry was then transported to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, where he has undergone multiple surgeries.
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The organization says Jentry pulled past his initial injuries, but it is still uncertain whether his leg can be saved. He continues to face additional surgeries, followed by what is expected to be a long and challenging recovery. The organization says the Pace family coulds use some help, so the organization is asking the community to send love and financial support. Due to this, the fire department is raising money for the family.
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