Bethany Hamilton pleaded for a medical miracle after her 3-year-old nephew, Andrew, was found unconscious in a bathtub during a drowning incident.
“He still has a heartbeat and has fight in him,” she wrote alongside a photo of her nephew holding a surfboard.
Bethany’s brother, Noah Hamilton, also referred to his nephew as a “resilient kid” and an “amazing swimmer,” according to the Daily Mail.
“And will be off this space for the most part.” Bethany inspired the 2011 movie, “Soul Surfer,” starring Anna Sophia Robb.
Bethany, however, didn’t let the setback stop her from competing in surfing competitions and won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award a year later.
After her 3-year-old nephew Andrew was discovered unconscious in a bathtub following a drowning incident, Bethany Hamilton begged for a medical miracle.
After the accident on Friday night, the toddler was airlifted to a hospital in Oahu, Hawaii, according to the pro surfer who posted on Instagram on Saturday. by helicopter early the next day.
She posted a picture of her nephew holding a surfboard and wrote, “He still has a heartbeat and has fight in him.”.
The survivor of the shark attack continued, “We are wrecked.”. Nevertheless, I am aware of how access to healthcare can make all the difference in a person’s prognosis. “.
“In this particular case, we are requesting assistance from anyone with knowledge about what we can do to maximize the chances for my nephew,” said Hamilton, 34.
According to the Daily Mail, Noah Hamilton, Bethany’s brother, also called his nephew a “resilient kid” and a “wonderful swimmer.”.
Noah remarked, “He’s three and a half going on five.”. “He’s a strong, resilient young swimmer as well. He was discovered unconscious in the bathtub’s shallow water. To get him to Oahu, his vital signs were sufficient. “.
Later on, Bethany updated her fans, letting them know that she had managed to get in touch with a clinician that specializes in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), Dr. Paul Harch.
Harch’s technique “involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment” and is described by the Mayo Clinic as “a well-established treatment for decompression sickness, a potential risk of scuba diving.”. “.
In 1997, Harch successfully treated a “unconscious drowned child” who had drowned at the bottom of a pool. According to Harch’s website, he has used the treatment to help children who have drowned.
Bethany thanked her followers on Sunday on her Instagram Story, stating that while she didn’t intend to make the news public, she was aware that it might result in further information.
She wrote, “I don’t plan on posting a lot.”. And for the most part, I’ll be off this space. “.
The 2011 film “Soul Surfer,” starring Anna Sophia Robb, was inspired by Bethany.
The athlete’s account of losing her arm in 2003 following a tiger shark attack off the coast of Kauai when she was 13 years old was depicted in the film.
Nevertheless, Bethany continued to compete in surfing competitions despite the setback, and she was awarded the ESPY Award for Best Comeback Athlete the following year.
