79-Year-Old Grandma Carried Down A Washington Mountain After Breaking Her Leg

A 79-year-old Grandma was carried down a Washington mountain after breaking her leg! Thankfully, this US Airman was up to the task!

Some people are braver than others and can do what many believe to be impossible. This US Airman carried a 79-year-old Grandma down a mountain for hours after breaking her leg. He did it for hours! Would you be able to do that for a stranger? It goes to show that not all heroes wear capes.

Going for a hike in Washington sounds like it would be beautiful! You can have a panoramic view of cliffs, beautiful trees, and endless nature. However, just because it can be beautiful doesn't mean it won't be dangerous. Hiking can be an incredibly dangerous activity if you happen to injure yourself or get lost. Breaking your leg on a mountain? That would definitely be a problem because helicopters can't always access areas to rescue you and bring you to safety. You're either on your own, or relying on another person to help you. Thankfully, she did.

According to The New York Post, Ursula Bannister is an experienced hiker who ran into some trouble on a 3.1 mile hike to High Rock Lookout, which is a nice viewpoint near Ashford, Washington--the place where her mother's ashes are spread. When she made it to the summit, she reportedly got a photo and stepped in a hole and tumbled--breaking her leg in 3 places! You don't want that to happen while on a solo hike! She says she immediately knew she broke her leg and it was going to be an issue.

Lucky for her, US Air Force Airman FIrst Class Troy May was hiking with his fiancee and friend when they happened to hear her cries for help. They were told it would be 4-5 hours until rescue crews could reach them so the 20-year-old Airman decided to take matters into his own hands--or shoulders, really. He tells The New York Post, "I knew I was capable of carrying her down. I really didn't make much of a decision, I just knew I needed to carry her down if I could." He seems like a big strong dude who could do it! She would have been in trouble if it was me hiking by at that time--there's no way I could have done it!

They did their best to distract her from her pain while they brought her down the mountain--remember it's a broken leg in 3 places! That has to really really hurt. In the end, she had to have 11 screws and a titanium plate in her leg, per The New York Post. Good on him for stepping up and doing that! Not everyone would be able to and it's impressive he was willing to both mentally and physically. He was given an Achievement Medal from the Air Force for his heroic action.

There are no shortage of ways that you can end up in the Emergency Room. Sometimes, it's something completely unpreventable. Other times, it's something that certainly could have been prevented with a little common sense. These 7 strange items have been found inside people's bodies.

According to Fox News, in 2021, foreign objects stuck in people's bodies was the ninth leading cause of accidental injuries that led to trips to the emergency room. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that in 2021 nearly 278,000 adults in the United States went to the E.R. due to some sort of object being stuck inside their body.

Regarding these objects being a common reason for trips to the Emergency Room, Dr. Marc Spiegel, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, told Fox News, "Foreign objects being stuck in strange places is predictable at number nine, when you consider that more than half are sex toys." He continued, telling Fox News, "But there is also the factor of people absentmindedly poking themselves with objects, especially in the nose, ears, and mouth."

This makes sense. Adult toys are often designed and intended to go inside of our bodies. Accidents can happen, they can get stuck, and that will indeed lead to a trip to the Emergency Room. While it may be embarrassing, I think we can all understand that it happens. What's not as common are random items getting stuck up noses that are not intended to go up there.

Emergency Room doctors have seen it all...and then some, I'm sure. Look around the room you're in now. I'd be willing to bet there are at least ten objects within grabbing distance that could fit inside one of your orifices. It might take a little effort, but they can fit if you want them to. Now, the shocking thing about the data that Fox News is talking about is that it specifically states "adults." Most of these items I could see a child easily getting stuck up their nose, or swallowing on accident. An adult ending up with these things inside of them somehow feels less accidental and more...on purpose.

Here are seven strange items that have been found inside people's bodies. All of these things led to a trip to the Emergency Room. It shouldn't have to be said, but I'm going to say it anyways. Please, don't try any of these at home. Don't become a story.

According to Fox News, Dr. Marc Siegel once treated a 10-year-old patient whose nasal passage was clogged and causing them a lot of pain. Dr. Siegel says it took him a while to figure out that the child had stuck a battery up there. Dr. Siegel told Fox News, "Luckily, it didn't leak and we were able to get it out."

Fox News points out that someone had to go to the ER because they had an orange peel up their nose. Definitely not where that belongs. At least everything would smell good for a while...

Magnets are likely one of the most common items discovered in bodies, especially in younger people. Their shape can make them dangerous and easy to swallow. It's important to always pay attention to children around magnets. They can be swallowed, put up noses, in ears, basically anywhere you could think of!

Fox News mentions that someone had to visit the Emergency Room because they put a game piece from the game Battleship up their ear. While it may be off the board, and a good place to hide a ship from being sunk, it's not a smart idea. It can be stuck up their and difficult to get out. Another good reason to pay extra close attention when kids are playing games. Especially games with tiny pieces like Battleship.

Plastic items are commonly found in the body inside the Emergency Room. They can be found in the stomach, nose, ear, or anywhere you can imagine. According to Fox News, someone went to the ER because a plastic sword was stuck up their ear. That must hurt. Even though it's plastic it still has a pointy edge! Ouch.

Fox News says that someone had to go to the Emergency Room because they ingested a steak knife. I mean I've heard of the circus performers who swallow swords, but I don't think you're supposed to try that at home. Why would anyone try that? I wouldn't want to swallow a spoon, let alone a knife. Eek!

I've had some wild horrible dart throws in my day. However, even the worst throw only ends up on the wall instead of the board. I've never had a dart end up inside my body. It has happened, though. According to Fox News, someone has had to visit the Emergency Room because they ingested darts. Why would anyone think about putting a sharp object anywhere close to their mouth? I don't understand people...

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