On Tuesday, Nov. 26 I had an accident while doing some volunteer work sampling the waters of Green Lake from my canoe. I would like to thank all of those who came to my aid and helped me recover.
As I slowly swam to shore, I could eventually see property owners running to the shore with blankets. I was helped to stumble onto the beach. Police and paramedics (Bob and Bobby) had been called and they stripped off my many layers of wet clothing and heavy boots.
In the clinic I met Drs. Maddie and Lev with their team in the trauma room including nurses Racheal and Emma. I was assessed and rewarming procedures were instituted. I was also attended by lab technicians, receptionists and others, all doing their jobs efficiently and with a smile.
In the meantime, search-and-rescue personnel located my car with my dog Misha inside. They went out on the lake and retrieved my canoe, anchor and some of my gear. They packed everything up, loaded the canoe on my car and drove it to the Whistler clinic. They brought Misha into the trauma room to be at my side.
I am sure I did not get all the names right and apologize for those I have forgotten. I am so thankful to everyone in this wonderful community of Whistler who every day go out of their way to help each other and those who provide essential emergency services.
