A harrowing incident unfolded at Glacier National Park when Ken Nurse, visiting with family and friends, plummeted approximately 120 feet into McDonald Creek after the ground beneath him gave way while he was attempting to capture a photograph. The dramatic fall, which reportedly sent him over a set of waterfalls, left Nurse face down and not breathing in the water. In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, a bystander immediately entered the creek, pulled Nurse into shallower water, and began administering chest compressions. This critical intervention by the unnamed good Samaritan, who saved Nurse’s life before park rangers arrived, allowed him to survive the catastrophic fall. Nurse was subsequently airlifted by Two Bear Air Rescue for further medical treatment, where he was found to have suffered multiple cracked ribs, a compound elbow fracture requiring surgery, and fluid in his lungs. Despite the severity of his injuries, Nurse expressed profound gratitude, stating, “I owe everyone my life and I want that to be known,” a sentiment echoed by his son on Facebook who extended a “massive thank you” to the rescuers and the brave bystander.
Adapted from: Travel News Today on Fox News
