Nicky
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Daughter #1 and Daughter #2 went to Ecuador a few days ago. They were going to leave for the Galapagos Islands tomorrow, and spend the next four days there. Today, they went hiking on a volcano on the mainland, when Daughter #1 slipped and fell about 20 ft. off a ledge, breaking her right leg.
Daughter #2, who most of you know is a forensic scientist, took charge and arranged for a team to climb down and rappel #1 back up the cliff on a litter. She was driven about 50 miles to the nearest town that had adequate medical facilities. She got x-rays tonight, and found that her leg was fractured in four places and required surgery. A local surgeon was not available, so they stabilized her leg with a cast, and arranged for her to be transported to the capital city tomorrow.
We decided that if there was minimal risk, we'd get her back to the States ASAP and determine the course of treatment closer to home. The airline worked with us, and can get her home early Monday morning on a non-stop flight. They waived the fees and airfare difference for both of our girls.
I am very grateful for the local healthcare providers in Ecuador (which is nationalized, BTW), and to United Airlines. All this took place in the last eight hours. Also, I must say that Daughter #2 is a badass scientist and even better sister. She took charge and managed a crisis admirably. The wifey and I have been on Skype and WhatsApp most of the day with the kiddos, and we Forrest Gumped our way through all this. I'll meet them at the airport early Monday, and get #1 to the hospital. We'll see what happens from there.
Whew....
Daughter #2, who most of you know is a forensic scientist, took charge and arranged for a team to climb down and rappel #1 back up the cliff on a litter. She was driven about 50 miles to the nearest town that had adequate medical facilities. She got x-rays tonight, and found that her leg was fractured in four places and required surgery. A local surgeon was not available, so they stabilized her leg with a cast, and arranged for her to be transported to the capital city tomorrow.
We decided that if there was minimal risk, we'd get her back to the States ASAP and determine the course of treatment closer to home. The airline worked with us, and can get her home early Monday morning on a non-stop flight. They waived the fees and airfare difference for both of our girls.
I am very grateful for the local healthcare providers in Ecuador (which is nationalized, BTW), and to United Airlines. All this took place in the last eight hours. Also, I must say that Daughter #2 is a badass scientist and even better sister. She took charge and managed a crisis admirably. The wifey and I have been on Skype and WhatsApp most of the day with the kiddos, and we Forrest Gumped our way through all this. I'll meet them at the airport early Monday, and get #1 to the hospital. We'll see what happens from there.
Whew....
Nicky you don't know me I don't know you but i ran across your thread, Its very Amazing to hear that your daughter #1 is going to be ok, she is also very fortunate to have a smart and quick thinking/acting sister, I like many others are very happy for their safety!! Its also great to hear the airlines and local Medical facilities were accommodating to most of their needs! The worlds not that bad!!,, so in all other words Love and Peace to you and your family, and to all!! 
