On July 4, State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was injured in a jet ski accident on Smith Lake, which resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.
He was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he remains under treatment.
Sunday, Gudger offered well-wishers an update on his status.
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“If it had not been for the bystanders at the dock, the first responders who treated me at lakeside, the emergency helipad that had been installed by Trident Marina, Alabama’s Air Evac Flight Team, and an amazing group of UAB doctors, nurses, and administrators, I am certain that the outcome of this accident would have been much different. I remain under watch in UAB’s Intensive Care Unit but have been able to walk down the hallway," Gudger said in a statement.
"The physical recovery will be a difficult one for our family, but it will be made easier by the intercessory prayers being sent by friends, family, constituents, colleagues, and even total strangers who understand that healing comes from God," he added. "At this time, I must focus on getting better and will not be able to accept visitors, but please know how grateful my family and I are for everyone who has reached out to offer help and concern.”
Jeff Poor is the editor in chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email jeff.poor@1819News.com or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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