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Woman paralyzed after man falls from tree at music festival
Man falls from tree, lands on woman at Louisville festival, causing permanent paralysis.
In brief
Man falls from tree, lands on woman at Louisville festival, causing permanent paralysis. Woman paralyzed from waist down after man fell from tree during Louisville music festival, undergoing back surgery. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Woman paralyzed
A woman is paralyzed after a man fell out of a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend, her husband said.
Festival incident
Conor Ulshoffer said he and his wife, Jamie, were at the Louder than Life festival to see rock music on Friday night when a man fell from a tree above the crowd.
Immediate reaction
Conor said he heard a commotion behind, turned around, and saw Jamie lying on her backside after the man landed on her.
Severe injuries
Conor said Jamie’s eyes had a glossy look, indicating severe injuries, and she was taken to University of Louisville’s Medical Center for back surgery.
Permanent paralysis
As of right now, Jamie is permanently paralyzed from the waist down after back surgery at University of Louisville’s Medical Center.
Recovery process
Jamie remains in the ICU in Louisville but is more alert; she faces a long recovery relearning daily tasks.
At a glance
Woman paralyzed from waist down after man fell from tree during Louisville music festival, undergoing back surgery.
