Medical student left brain dead after being pushed into lake
A tragic incident unfolded at Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville, Louisiana. This is where Christopher Gilbert, a 26-year-old medical student, was pushed into the water by a friend. Thus, leading to near-fatal consequences. Gilbert could not swim. As a result, he struggled in the water for approximately 20 minutes before being rescued by onlookers from a nearby restaurant.
The emergency began when Gilbert’s friends, who knew he couldn’t swim, watched passively from the pier after one admitted to pushing him into the lake. Patrons at the restaurant sprang into action. They began pulling him from the water and administering CPR. Despite their efforts, Gilbert was airlifted to a hospital in Shreveport. This is where doctors described his condition as critical, with severe brain damage and failing organs.
Yolanda George, Gilbert’s mother, expressed her devastation and disbelief over the circumstances leading to her son’s critical state. “My son is so sweet, the most selfless being you’ll ever meet,” she told reporters, highlighting his aspirations and recent master’s degree achievement.
The incident has sparked a wave of emotions and calls for accountability. As a result, the family’s lawyer, Claudia Payne, criticized the friends’ dismissive attitude towards the situation as mere horseplay. Thus, suggesting a potential criminal aspect to the act. Meanwhile, local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. They’re considering the legal implications of the actions that led to Gilbert’s current state.
As the investigation progresses, many are calling for justice and preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future.
Source: Fox 8
Medical student left brain dead after being pushed into lake
