Who: 26-year-old Jordan Nicurity
Where: Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada
His mistake: He was alone, but ultimately it was a simple fall
What happened: A man went on a hiking and climbing trip alone on Hornby Island in British Columbia. While climbing in an area, the man’s sandstone handhold broke loose and sent the man tumbling six meters down a slope. He shattered his pelvis and injured his foot in the fall.
The hiker could hear “crunching noises” when he tried to move, but he was still able to move his toes. Adding to the situation, the man only had a gulp of tea, no other food or water. He had no cell phone and was forced to crawl to safety. He crawled through a meadow and licked the water off the grass to stay hydrated. He then dragged himself along trails and spent a couple nights on the beach while it poured rain.
Finally, on the third day, a group of hikers heard the man’s scream. First, they thought the screams were an eagle, but then they realized it was a man. He was rescued and transported to a local hospital where he is receiving treatment. Doctors say it will take 6 months to recover from his injuries.
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