Michael's Story

When a skydive manoeuvre went wrong, Michael came crashing down to earth at approximately 40mph, causing a significant spinal injury. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance were dispatched, and just minutes later, the critical care team arrived to help Michael.
*Warning - Michael captured the incident on his 360° helmet headcam. This film contains real footage from the incident that viewers may find distressing.
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[@andysuzierawlins5462]

What resilience of spirit, what excellent care that allowed that recovery

[@jackiewareham8639]

Great team effort 👌

[@sallycunningham9608]

Well done Michael

[@stevie7205]

Brilliant I'm so proud to be a supporter of Hampshire and isle of wight air ambulance

[@yakker68]

Me to 👍

[@Carol-o7k]

They have saved so many lives. Seeing them turn up when you’ve had a major accident must be such a relief, knowing you are in excellent hands.

[@sallycunningham9608]

Thank heavens we have these people

[@keepitsharp7231]

Well done Michael on the recovery and of course very grateful we have these people. May I ask what you were attempting, a swoop of some description? Blue skies 🪂

[@michael0akes]

Toggle surge to front riser to rear riser landing. Basically a swoop.

[@MaryBristow-c1x]

What an amazing job you do. Thank you

[@lauraandalex]

Can you share Michael's Just Giving donation link please. I tried to but my comments got deleted. I've donated to his fundraising for him doing the Barcelona Ironman in October 2024.

[@hiowaa]

Hi @lauraandalex - his Just Giving page is here - www.justgiving.com/page/michael-oakes-1713093871715 :)

[@michael0akes]

Thank you so much. It's incredible generous of you.

[@lauraandalex]

@@hiowaa Maybe put it in the video description too?

[@bill2578]

Thank you

[@sallycunningham9608]

thank you