Dear Editor:
I’d like to thank North Shore Rescue, District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, Metro Vancouver parks staff, B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics and all the staff at Lions Gate Hospital for saving my life. You hear about accidents all the time and yet it was a real surprise when one actually happened to me.
Eight weeks ago I was in a serious mountain biking accident on Mount Seymour and whilst recovering I’ve had plenty of time to think about all the people that have made such a huge difference.
Thanks to the quick actions of my incredible friends on that day, doctors and emergency services were scrambled and soon on the scene treating me.
Having been diagnosed by Dr. Alec Ritchie with a ruptured spleen and internal bleeding, I was airlifted by North Shore Rescue and then taken by ambulance to Lions Gate Hospital where I was rushed into emergency surgery followed by a further five days of care from their wonderful staff.
Since moving to the North Shore five years ago for the mountain biking, I’ve spent a lot of time riding the trails but prior to that day had little understanding of the incredible infrastructure of skilled and dedicated people that exists to save lives.
I’m only here today because of the collaborative efforts of these amazing services and can’t thank them enough.
Adam Sime
North Vancouver
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