Rescue 911-Episode 410 "Christmas Tree Fall (Part 3 of 3)"

A teen is paralyzed when he falls from 40 feet trying to cut a Christmas Tree. This segment of episode 410 aired on January 12, 1993 on CBS. Vote for Rescue 911 at the links following the video.

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[speedysweetheart]

his recovery is truly a christmas miracle

[NDW85]

I'm not a doctor or nurse, but I know one thing, if Will's family hadn't of gotten that board or any of that equipment to mobilze or stablize his back or neck, they are probably some of the reasons why Will's walking today.

[athenacat96]

@epcdaniel I agree with you. If I could move my arms and not my legs, I'd be fine with that, but having no appendage function at all would just kill me.

[Raptormon132]

@NDW85

You don't have to be a doctor or nurse to know something like that. It's common sence.

[epcdaniel]

I would probably be okay if I became a paraplegic.. But a quadriplegic - I'd rather be dead. I have no interest in being such a burden on others and never being able to even feed myself or do my job (which requires sitting for the most part). I'm glad he was able to walk again 'cause I understand the lack of will in living in the condition he was prognosed.

[kaitlynroxification]

The actor who plays Will, looks just like Leonardo DiCaprio!!

[Snoep76239]

@NDW85 Yeah, learn how to stabilize a neck and back. A C-collar is not expensive, learn how to apply it, and backboards can be improvised with some rope and branches.... Train with your tools: A little education can save someone's mobility...

[DorvellTStewart]

If I were to guess what was shown in the "Next" preview for this segment, I'd say it either showed Will cutting down the tree, him falling or his family searching for him. As for what interview clip was shown, here are my top three guesses: The one where John mentions that Matt wasn't familiar with the ranch and how that hindered the search, where Matt mentions the dangers of climbing a tree or when John mentions the anxiety of not knowing if they were searching for Will in the right spot.

[lonestar451]

@hookerdreamz u did thats who

[hookerdreamz]

@lonestar451 theres lots of ppl that get on here and know the ppl in the videos. every once in awhile you'll get a few victims from the show .....so why dont u calm down? who the fuck pissed in ur cheerios

[lonestar451]

@PhunnyPharm5231 ur a liar i bet u really didnt meet him ur sad face liar

[PhunnyPharm5231]

Yes, Will is married and has 5 boys. Met his brother today who told a brief recap of this very scary and emotional story. Very inspiring.