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Minnesota boy fighting for life after rescuing younger brother from creek

Minnesota boy fighting for life after rescuing younger brother from creek

Summary

A 5-year-old boy in Minnesota jumped into very cold creek water to save his younger brother who had fallen in. He was rescued and treated in a hospital, where he is now steadily recovering after several surgeries and being taken off life support.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened on Easter Sunday in Itasca County, Minnesota.
  • The older brother, Ashkan, leapt into 41°F (5°C) cold water to rescue his sibling Wyatt.
  • Emergency responders performed CPR on Ashkan for six hours before airlifting him to a hospital in Minneapolis.
  • Ashkan was placed on life support for severe heart and lung issues but was taken off by the fifth day.
  • He underwent multiple surgeries to remove damaged internal parts.
  • By April 11, Ashkan regained some movement and could communicate by nodding his head.
  • He had a breathing tube removed and began making sounds again.
  • Local community groups, including a youth hockey team, have raised funds to support Ashkan’s family.
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