As the saying goes, “a bolt from the blue”. A promising young soccer player was electrocuted during a soccer game with his teammates. Luke BennettThe 17-year-old was holding a pole struck by lightning: the boy suffered a shock 11 thousand Volt. What’s more, the teenager “probably would have survived” if paramedics hadn’t been sent there wrong placeThis is the result of the investigation completed in the last few hours.
What happened
Luke, a youth soccer player from theAFC Fylde He died in Lancashire from electrocution and a delayed rescue. But despite desperate efforts to revive him, Luke was pronounced dead at 6:48 p.m., 50 minutes after the 911 call. It also took 23 minutes for paramedics to reach the boy after friends sounded the alarm.
Paramedic Matthew Spence said he too was referred to the wrong place before arriving at Euxton Villa. The doctor said Luke had no pulse when he arrived and the team did everything possible but were unable to revive him.
A sad detail comes to light: A 999 employee advised witnesses not to touch him while he lay dying lest they also be electrocuted. It should be noted that the football team’s defibrillator was not available, the Preston court said. Cardiologist Ian Schofield said he could have been saved if CPR had been performed up to 10 minutes after the shock: “He is more likely to have survived if CPR had started sooner.” And if within the first 10 If a defibrillator had been available and deployed within minutes, there would be a high probability that he would have survived.”
The witness
Luke is one of three teenagers who were hit by 11,000 volts after a metal stick they were playing with struck electrical wires. The other two, Lewis Geszke And Ben WilcoxThey were knocked unconscious but recovered shortly thereafter.
The three boys played football with other people after digging a hole in the fence on the pitch at Euxton Villa in Runshaw Hall Lane, Chorley. They took a metal post they found at the edge of the field and They picked it up when there was a flash and then a flash, emerged from the investigation. Eyewitness Ben Doherty said the three attempted to lift the pole from its end. Suddenly there were “hisses and sparks” and all three collapsed to the ground, shaking, he said.
George Cooper said he was playing football 50 yards from the boys when he heard a “buzz” and saw flames at the top of the post.
Sam Waddington added that Lewis was beginning to recover as he charged past the three, but he couldn’t get a response from Luke. After the shock, Luke initially got up, but his horrified friends watched as he fell to the ground. Lewis and Ben briefly fall unconscious before waking up to see Luke CPR.
The last farewell
In a heartbreaking tribute released after his death, Luke’s family expressed their “heartbroken” grief, saying, “His beautiful light will never be extinguished.”
When questioning the son, Luke’s devastated father Thomas hailed his son as “the life of the party” with an “infectious personality.” Former Wolverhampton Wanderers player Bennett said: “He was the life and soul of the party.” His personality was truly contagious. He was very outgoing and rode his bike earlier than expected. He got on with things.
Mr. Bennett described how, despite not being introduced to football until he was 13, Luke quickly showed promise and also excelled in other sports such as tennis, trampoline and swimming. “It was amazing how he could do something without practice, he was that type of guy. He seemed to excel at almost every sport. He played for Blackburn for a while, then signed for Burnley and also for Preston.
Luke’s club, AFC Fylde, released a moving statement after the teenager’s death: “Luke was a friendly and popular boy who was well liked by his teammates and coaches.” He was someone who could instantly brighten a room with his bubbly personality . Then, on the pitch, he was a naturally gifted footballer who excelled every time he represented AFC Fylde. The pain of Luke’s sudden and untimely death will be felt by our football club, our fans and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace Lukey B. Your memory will always be in our hearts.
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