Rescue 911 - Christmas tree fall

[@marym1093]

I’m Will’s niece! I had no idea this episode was on KZbin. My mom (the nurse) used to have it on tape and we would watch it when we were younger. My uncle is still going strong and has 16 kids now! We are all so very grateful and lucky to have him in our lives ❤

[@sethkrumm3302]

16 kids?!

[@spyhunter7056]

dang@@sethkrumm3302

[@animemangafan1987]

I don't see any of your family members call 911 or not which could've used as additional backup to help Will as fast as they can. God

[@calebreid5594]

⁠@@animemangafan1987 Hello, Wills nephew here. 1st, the location of the accident (keystone ranch), in Carmen, Idaho is about a 30 minute drive to the hospital. 50 minutes if the roads are covered in ice (which they were). It would have taken more time to wait for an ambulance, locate him, provide the same triage, and drive him to the local hospital. 2nd, his sister was a registered nurse (which are more educated than your typical EMS worker), so she followed the same procedure as any of them would have, if not better. 3rd the fact that he walks and has 16 children shows that my families efforts saved him, in fact he was luckier and healthier than most who experience an injury like this. The last word you chose was perfect, “God,” that’s who intervened. My family and God. If you knew the back stories they chose to leave out of the episode, maybe you wouldn’t have chosen to leave such an arrogant and misinformed reply to my cousins comment.

[@calebreid5594]

@@animemangafan1987hello, Wills nephew here. 1st, the location of the accident (keystone ranch), in Carmen, ID is about a 30 minute drive to the hospital. 50 minutes if the roads are covered in ice (which they were). It would have taken more time to wait for an ambulance, locate him, provide the same triage, and drive him to the hospital. Second, his sister was a registered nurse (which are more educated than your typical EMS personnel), so she followed the same procedure as any of them would have, if not better. Third, the fact that he walks and has 16 children shows that my families effort saved him, in fact, he was luckier and healthier than most to experience an injury like this and thrive in the end. 4th, this was in a time with no cell phones. 5th, they did call 911, but chose not to wait, which is good because they didn’t pass a single ambulance on the way to the hospital. 6th, they had to choose a less steep hill for the reenactment, because the actors couldn’t duplicate the climb they made with him. In fact, the hospital in Salmon Idaho is so small, once there they had to airlift him to a hospital in a more populated area. The last word you chose was perfect, “God,“ that’s who intervened. My family and God. If you knew the back stories they chose to leave out of the episode, maybe you wouldn’t have chosen to leave such an arrogant, ignorant and misinformed reply to my cousins comment.

[@Riana_K9]

Thank you God for saving this man and his beautiful family ❤

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Back when I graduated HS in '83, we had a classmate who had been in a horrific motorbike accident. He was paralysed from the waist down and was never expected to walk again. Through hard work and determination, he made it and walked up the ramp to the podium to receive his diploma. The entire crowd, graduates, friends and family, gave him a standing ovation. We dedicated the yearbook to him because of his inspiration.

[@coreyhill681]

He can walk again, that gotta be a miracle, good for him, I am rooting for him, he believed and stuck with it, you are a true trooper

[@calebreid5594]

⁠hello, Wills nephew here. I’m appalled at some of the comments y’all are choosing to leave, so let me debunk a few things the show didn’t make clear. 1st, the location of the accident (keystone ranch), in Carmen, ID is about a 30 minute drive to the hospital. 50 minutes if the roads are covered in ice (which they were). It would have taken more time to wait for an ambulance, locate him, provide the same triage, and drive him to the hospital. Second, his sister was a registered nurse (which are more educated than your typical EMS personnel), so she followed the same procedure as any of them would have, if not better. Third, the fact that he walks and has 16 children shows that my families effort saved him, in fact, he was luckier and healthier than most to experience an injury like this and thrive in the end. 4th, this was in a time with no cell phones. 5th, they did call 911, but chose not to wait, which is good because they didn’t pass a single ambulance on the way to the hospital. In fact, the hospital in Salmon Idaho is so small, they had to airlift him to a hospital in a more populated area. 6th, they had to choose a less steep hill for the reenactment because the actors couldn’t repeat what my family did, even on the less steep hill, they had to take several breaks. If you knew the back stories they chose to leave out of the episode, maybe y’all wouldn’t have chosen to leave such arrogant, ignorant and misinformed comments ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@sweetlife031]

You have an exemplary family and it’s wonderful that you celebrate holidays early when all the family is together! How is Will doing today?

[@PrincessEli82]

It’s been 34 years since this happened so Will is 50 now. When I saw Will fall from the tree, I was terrified because I didn’t know what kind of injuries he had. If he had been alone that day, he would’ve been paralyzed or killed. I’m sure he can never say “Thank you” to those who helped him. This happened on Thanksgiving day. I never knew how dangerous tree climbing can be until now.

[@jamesdelornhowlandjr.6516]

Praise God that Will can walk again. It is a miracle.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

The opening scene of Rescue 911 make me cry each time

[@seanmc7128]

I'm so sorry you hated the show that much

[@PraveenSrJ01]

@@seanmc7128 what are you talking about? I loved the show and cried watching it since it was so emotional 😭

[@seanmc7128]

@@PraveenSrJ01 oh. I thought you meant you hated watching it so much that it made you cry every time

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@seanmc7128 your lack of comprehension is ridiculous.

[@seanmc7128]

@@marikiemarie7622 I find your lack of Fath disturbing

[@creativecrafts9490]

Im so glad he was able to walk again! Your family is amazing and you saved Will that day! Incredible!!

[@rosieasmrwhispererzephier7021]

I'm glad Will can Walk again and didn't end up in a Wheelchair permanently

[@marycanary]

I can kind of relate to will and what he went through because I recently wound up becoming septic after developing toxic mega-colon and wound up having to spend 3 and a half month’s in an impatient rehab center because as a result of the septic poisoning I had relearn how to walk and how to use my hands and arms again.

[@christy19802660123]

Any updates on this family.

[@marym1093]

@@christy19802660123 i’m his niece! He’s married and has 16 kids.

[@lnicole2504]

This made me cry. The power of prayer. Jesus is real, just ask Will.

[@katemissfilanpurrmcdevitt]

My Dad’s friend had a similar accident a few years ago he was using a chainsaw to cut down a tree or trim it and he suddenly fell he had really horrific injuries and had to b airlifted to hospital thankfully he made a full recovery and is doing well it’s a lesson for us all isn’t it? Xx

[@meredithstrada3629]

I hope he's okay and I hope he's all right

[@zachross8081]

God is so awesome

[@COWGIRLBABY19841]

That right there is a miracle. And watching this video it reminded me of that song by Joe Nichols called The impossible. With faith anything is possible.

[@chrislemaster2695]

this one also one of the first real reality shows. not this modern crap now on TV

[@AllSven]

His sister is a beauty. Wow 🤩.

[@seanmc7128]

Ehh she's about normal looking

[@marym1093]

My mom and aunts sure are beautiful! ❤

[@MerSorax2007]

Uh-oh, bad idea! Don't climb up trees!

[@calebreid5594]

As my cousin said, I didn’t know this was on KZbin now! I keep in contact with Uncle Will and visit him whenever I’m driving through. I know one of his fears when the accident first happened was that he wouldn’t have kids, happy to report that he is now on a happy number 16. I will always have a special place in my heart for him, not only because of what he went through, but what he has done for me. During one of my visits to his house, I met his 2yr old yellow lab Dakota, she wasn’t quite fitting in with the family and I happen to be looking for a service dog. He offered to let me adopt her, she was trained, and now we have been together for seven years. She bears all of uncle Will‘s gentleness and understanding, and is a constant reminder of how strong my uncle is, I will always feel a special connection to him, and I’m grateful for the lessons he continues to teach our family. ❤❤❤

[@melijem1775]

Good thing that hes so young...

[@seanmc7128]

Good thing he landed on his head

[@lovecats_10-23]

Yeah that’s what I was told when I was 14, children’s bones are still soft, so faster rate of healing.

[@robertbrodrick9687]

This November will mark 34 years since this happened, so that makes Will 50. If he had gone out by himself, he definitely would have died.

[@jeffducker2831]

GOD IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

It was the doctors and nurses-not God--LOL!!!!

[@jeffducker2831]

@@Anonymous-qg9xx God is the ultimate physician!!!!!!!

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

@@jeffducker2831 whatever.....no hes not! your full of shit stranger!

[@jeffducker2831]

@@Anonymous-qg9xx You can believe that but I hope you like it hot

[@kristinapriest2545]

why did they bring him home, and not to the hospital? i dont understand

[@seanmc7128]

Because they didn't have hospitals back then

[@jessicazirker3991]

He’s my uncle. Because they lived in the middle of nowhere. They had to take him home to get to the car to drive over 30 min to a hospital.

[@MattSKoppelman]

I'm his friend who was there when he fell. I'm actually the person in this video. And yes it is really in the middle of nowhere. It was already on the outskirts of the ranch which you had to drive to the house to get to the road, and then take that road into town to finally get to the hospital which is miles away.

[@PrincessEli82]

I was 10 years younger than Will at the time this happened meaning I was six years old and my younger brother Andrew was four and was living in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

[@isaelsifuentes4864]

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phillipians 4:13

[@ericstorey6832]

Amen!

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

@@ericstorey6832 Christ doesn't strengthen anybody and I go to church all the time!

[@calebstatzer8878]

Amen!

[@janetstewart3152]

@@Anonymous-qg9xx read the Bible

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

@@janetstewart3152 I read the bible alot---that doesnt help---this comment is from last yr--Christ does not give me strength----exercising gives one strength!!!

[@meredithstrada3629]

Oh no poor will he's gone be okay right now

[@Scottwilkie18]

Amazing

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

as of 2023: Will is 49 years old

[@minhnguyentheparrot5336]

1:13

[@OldCBnGuns]

Stupid Pluto TV doesn’t show the to be continued episodes bac to back

[@seanmc7128]

Well that was a stupid thing to do

[@whosoever]

There's purple all through the episode

[@donnahaynes138]

"Don't climb a tree."

[@meredithstrada3629]

I can't believe will got hurt 😞 💔 😢

[@meredithstrada3629]

Oh my gosh God please help william 😢

[@kristinapriest2545]

did they call 911?

[@seanmc7128]

@Chris Bradley oh come on. He was next to the 3,25th tree to the right. Geez

[@jessicazirker3991]

He’s my uncle. They lived in the middle of nowhere. The ambulance would have taken longer to get there than them going and finding him themselves and taking him to the hospital.

[@animemangafan1987]

​@jessicazirker3991 should've done that as additional backup just in case for help to keep him alive for God sakes

[@animemangafan1987]

​@seanmc7128 shut up. You're no lifesaver, you're a murderer

[@stewdaven28]

@@animemangafan1987they did call 911, and his sister, who was there, was a nurse and was able to stabilize him.

[@meredithstrada3629]

William you where are you 😢😢

[@Kishla-f4o]

I be more lucky to be losses I can't walk be lucky to be alive

[@smorris281]

The family did the absolute wrong thing by moving and transporting themselves, especially in the back of that vehicle, unsecured and unstablized. They should have called for help right away. There's really no telling how or if they caused additional damage. They really could have killed him.

[@calebreid5594]

⁠hello, Wills nephew here. 1st, the location of the accident (keystone ranch), in Carmen, ID is about a 30 minute drive to the hospital. 50 minutes if the roads are covered in ice (which they were). It would have taken more time to wait for an ambulance, locate him, provide the same triage, and drive him to the hospital. Second, his sister was a registered nurse (which are more educated than your typical EMS personnel), so she followed the same procedure as any of them would have, if not better. Third, the fact that he walks and has 16 children shows that my families effort saved him, in fact, he was luckier and healthier than most to experience an injury like this and thrive in the end. 4th, this was in a time with no cell phones. 5th, they did call 911, but chose not to wait, which is good because they didn’t pass a single ambulance on the way to the hospital. In fact, the hospital in Salmon Idaho is so small, they had to airlift him to a hospital in a more populated area. If you knew the back stories they chose to leave out of the episode, maybe you wouldn’t have chosen to leave such an arrogant, ignorant and misinformed comment.

[@robbinwofford6973]

He’s alive because of the family’s love and determination to locate him and get him to the hospital instead of waiting for the ambulance thank God his sister was a RN and the whole family knew they needed a board to move him they did the right thing. Amen and thank you Jesus for this miracle

[@MattSKoppelman]

Hi, Matt Koppelman here, Will's friend. I agree with you. He should not have been moved. However, this ranch is far from town to begin with Aunt. We were foolishly looking for trees on the edge of the property which takes a while just to get to the house before you can even get back on the road. If we didn't transport him he would have died from hypothermia. Things were not looking good. I had some choices to make and I did the best I could as a teenager.

[@meredithstrada3629]

Oh my gosh God please help will

[@critter2]

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[@critter2]

So family moves him when he got broken neck.... careful drove home instead of going fucking hospital than take them to hospital should of called for help

[@seanmc7128]

Them have no phone. Back in dat time no cell phone.

[@jessicazirker3991]

They lived in the middle of nowhere. The hospital was over 30 min away. They had to find him and move him. There were no roads to where he was. And my mom, his sister, was a nurse and helped them get him stabilized so he would be okay.

[@Kishla-f4o]

Sometimes all is keeping faith on God when I cut off finger I ask God to help me

[@matthewadams2752]

Dead as a doornail

[@gregorkrause]

the father looks like #mortadelo from the #mortadeloyfilemoncartoons his tall stature and glasses and baldhead.

[@chrismcarthur2609]

power of the priesthood works! i have seen it in my own life and i can not nor will i EVER deny that

[@johnwilder3356]

Without Jesus I can do nothing

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

That's not true! We can write without Jesus, we can eat without jesus, you can walk without jesus etc!!!

[@jeremiahtray5621]

@@Anonymous-qg9xx No it is true. That's why you replied and got your feelings hurt.

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

@@jeremiahtray5621 My feelings werent hurt!!!

[@jeremiahtray5621]

@@Anonymous-qg9xx That's not what your actions says. You replied to here.

[@dnaiicooper5239]

26 kid's, goodness grief 😳🙄

[@meredithstrada3629]

Will where you are

[@dnaiicooper5239]

Oops 16 kids jeez

[@Anonymous-qg9xx]

To be honest....they didn't need to give that blessing to get renewed strength for Will. and themselves...just my opinion......prayer does not make someone instantly better!!!! Doctors and nurses make people better---not praying!!

[@jessicazirker3991]

Unless you were there you do not know that. I know everyone that went on that mountain that night and I can tell you they most definitely did get strength from that prayer.

[@stewdaven28]

⁠@@jessicazirker3991Jess, just remember the people making stupid comments like this are all anonymous because they’re too cowardly to make such rude and stupid comments with their own faces and names. They don’t know what the family knows, and we can be happy because of it.