Paramotor Crash: Body Damage & The Road to Recovery
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Aftermath from the paramotor crash that almost ended my life. Extreme damage to my body. Numerous major invasive surgeries.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Paramotor Crash
00:09 - Compound/Open Fracture
00:20 - My Elbow Bone Broke Off
00:37 - Combat Medic & Wounded Soldiers
01:00 - Head to Toe Assessment
01:25 - Paramedic's formulate inaccurate conclusion
01:38 - Final thoughts before impact
02:00 - Ambulance transports me (1st time)
02:18 - Doctor suggests they may amputate my right arm
02:34 - CT Scan reveal massive list of severe injuries
02:44 - Ambulance transports me to level 1 trauma hospital
03:06 - A vision that my late friend kept me alive at the crash site
03:30 - The arm surgeon "Your elbow exploded"
03:40 - Surgeon shows the operation with explanation
04:00 - X-Rays of arm after initial operation
04:24 - HUGE scar with 50 staples
04:29 - The neuro spinal surgeon
04:39 - Injury to neck and thoracic spine
04:50 - Spinal surgery
05:22 - Can I fly paramotors?
05:33 - Extreme post op spinal pain
05:52 - Mike Patey "Back to work!"
06:08 - Pelvis surgery
06:32 - I can't walk
07:02 - Attempts to get pain under control
07:30 - Moved out of the ICU
07:39 - My surgeon watched my viral crash video
08:02 - The Worst Nightmare of my Life!
09:04 - EMT's transport me to Inpatient Rehab Hospital
09:15 - The hardest part of paramotoring
09:22 - Seeing my children for the first time since the crash
10:00 - Miraculous Recovery
10:04 - My Incredible Wife
10:19 - My Amazing Mother
10:30 - Thank you to all of my viewers
10:41 - My wonderful friends
10:50 - I'm going home!
11:00 - Will I fly paramotors again?
You can help me and my family through all of the expenses by contributing to my GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/anthony-ve...
Well, I never imagine I'd have to make a video like this one! I'm pretty blown away by how many new subscribers I have, but as you can expect, this would not have been my choice on how to reach my goal of growing the channel. I'll just dive right in and pick up where I left off in the last video that showed the crash that almost claimed my life.
I’ll close this video by letting you know that I’m going home tomorrow. That’s pretty incredible considering how almost 3 weeks ago lost my life. My recovery is not over, and I will continue to document my progress all the way up until the point where I take my first flight back. So if you want to be there for that big moment, make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss it. Thanks again for all the love and support and I’ll catch you in the next one where I’m feeling even better than I look now. - กีฬา
I've never been talked out of a hobby so quickly
Keep an open mind, friend. You can fly safely, you can fly risky, and anywhere in between. In my opinion, the sport looks worse than it is. For example, if this was General Aviation (in a plane) he likely would have perished. With paramotors, there are plenty of injuries but only 6 deaths in a year. There are many GA deaths in a year, the paramotor risk should be similar to motorbiking.
@@mikes6216 besides the part where if my motor cuts off I’m dead. In a plane he wouldn’t have gotten tangled in his parachute to cause him to fall.
So i can basically make you dislike every single hobby.
I hear canasta is popular.
@@darksteam6225 if your motor goes out you can glide to safety just like a plane. ever seen a skydiver?
Damn, recovering from a handful of brutal injuries and this man is STILL pumping out high quality content. Legend. So glad to see your progress.
Can’t thank you enough for your support through this. You’ve been someone to lean on. This whole experience has been easier because of it.
Yea
You a class act Tucker. I’m glad you are the face of paramotoring. Whether you admit it or not you are😂
Tucker learning lesson video incoming i think 😉
I have no idea how are you still alive while doing paramotor, survive chance is %80 from what i've seen
i can't even imagine being a surgeon and looking at an elbow like that and thinking "yeah i can maybe fix that". gotta give insane credit to the surgeons for being able to put you back together at all much less put you back together so well
Absolutely! It’s incredible that they are able to do so much these days. My arm surgeon feels very confident that I’ll be able to get a decent percentage of the range of motion in my right arm back to what it was. They say it might require another surgery, and that’s OK with me. I trust that they are my best shot at getting back to some sense of normalcy. All of the surgeons that have worked on me have been incredible. For that, I feel so fortunate.
imagine the being the surgeon and hearing the patient want to fly again. lol.
@@AnthonyVellathank god for the era of medicine we are currently in.
I mean if this happened even 20 years ago, you might’ve had no hope at saving your arm and the further back you go the least likely and injury like that can be fixed.
Gotta hand it to surgeons, the stuff that they can do is insane.
You should peek at the literal miracles that hand surgeons work. It’s wildly impressive, straight witchcraft.
@@zaqwsxcde54321 seriously lol. all of their hardwork going to waste lmao
Had the pleasure of meeting Grant Thompson (TKOR channel) and was friends with his family prior to Grants paramotor death in 2019. It was this exact reason and accidents like this I dropped my pursuits into paramotoring. Then last year another pilot friend of mine had an unplanned decent fighting forest fires in northern Alberta and was killed. Cancelled my flight programs, loaded up the VR sim instead and won't be going back to aviation. Stay safe out there guys.
Were you part of the mastermind group?
You shouldn't do extreme sports and hobbies if you have a family that depend on you and/or have a deep love of life.
I feel that as a human experiencing flight is one of the best feelings ever but you have to carefully consider if the risk of falling out of the sky to your death is worth the feeling.
Was really sad to hear about Grant because I really enjoyed his videos, even sadder to hear about the family he left behind.
I can totally understand…
When I first started to pursue paramotoring, I too was put-off after Grant’s accident. Almost gave up right then and there. I was a huge fan of his and had really been watching a ton of TKOR’s videos too.
I put my training on pause and attended a paramotoring event here in Arizona. I met some pilots and a few trainers too. The owner of the airport/airstrip and I got to chatting and we discussed paragliding as an alternative option. He put me in contact with my paragliding instructor and I started training.
The day before my first flight, a fellow pilot wrecked his newly purchased hang-glider (a very fast and sporty wing) and he was airlifted to the hospital.
Our group was camping and training in Northern Arizona so we had our own pilot debrief around the campfire later that evening.
The next day, I had to really decide if paragliding was the right form of aviation for me… buncha crazy clowns running off cliffs with strings attached to bedsheets and no motor? 🤪
Later that day, we took a truck up to the top of launch. I stood there all geared-up… thoughts of my friend’s wreck and Grant’s death swirled around in my head, but eventually I shook off the all the negative internal dialogue and went for it.
A gust of wind came along, the perfect cycle, and I inflated my wing… I ran off the mountaintop and eased back into my harness for my first flight. I pushed out away from the mountain (an inactive volcano) and enjoyed a short sledder down the the LZ where I nailed the landing with excitement!
If you’re considering getting into paramotoring (PPG), then I highly recommend getting your P3 paraglider certification beforehand.
Paramotoring training is VERY different from paragliding training with regards to: rules, clubs, organization, and especially: continued education.
Get your P3 and take a SIV course before strapping on a 45lb motor and all sorts of camera gear. And for goodness sake folks fly with a reserve or two reserves! Yes, you can get a front-mount and a side-mount reserve nowadays! Dual reserves!
Side note: the campfire is a great place for these discussions, but never on launch. We try our best to keep things positive on launch.
Lastly, if you are on launch with other pilots, please keep your doubts to yourself. I’ve seen other pilots cast such a shadow of doubt regarding launch conditions that 2/3rds of the pilots refuse to take off. Meanwhile, myself and 3 other pilots launched without any problems and had incredible flights too. I watched 8 pilots hike BACK DOWN THE MOUNTAIN disappointed and frustrated on that particular day because one pilot was such an outspoken naysayer: “naw man, these conditions are whack. Nobody should be launching in this. I’m not flying. I’m not flying. Are you flying? Cuz, I’m not flying. I’m gonna hike down. You’d be crazy to launch in this.”
Me 5 minutes later flying over launch: 🫡
It’s important to know your own abilities and limits though. Fixed wing might be a better form of aviation for some folks.
Don’t let other people’s mishaps deter you from pursuing your own passions in life.
If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading all that!
Please find a local paraglider/hangglider launch near you and go hang out for the day! Spectate, assist if requested, and find out where the next ground-school/kiting day is happening. Then go to that! 😁🤘🏼
USHPA.org is a great resource too
He got killed in a paragliding accident though? Did he not
You’re a very smart man with control of his ego. Bless you.
Falls from the sky breaks alot of bones exploded his elbow ''Tis but a scratch'' UNIT,
Damn dude get better soon sending hope.
Haha! Laughter is healing. Thanks for the well wishes. 🙏
Mercucio! Tis but a scratch!
@@AnthonyVellai saw your video a while ago, man it sent shivers down my spine, im glad you are doing alright. This is crazy i hope your recovery goes well.
If only he loved his family and friends enough, to stop doing something that he was so bad at he almost died doing it. And if it wasn't An issue with his skill level and something like this could randomly happen to anyone then he should stop even more so. I just see the selfishness, And feel bad for his love ones. He clearly isn't going to stop until he loses his life Doing this
@@chinbosschinboss2484 The inverse selfishness, is when family or friends, expect you to deny yourself a great joy, so THEY don't have to deal with any risk involved. What is considered allowable risk, driving a car? I see your point, but can't quite agree.
"What a burden I've become"
I feel that 1000%. Felt the same way after my surgeries. Get well soon.
Self-hatred is such an easy feeling. Just thinly veiled self-pity. Overcoming that, accepting help and support from others, and working on your own recovery, that's the hard part.
@@EnnoMaffenJust realize that you've always been this burden. It's simple.
I have felt that every day for the past 5 years and there is nothing I can do about it to change how much of a leech I am
@@darkstudios001 No, you are wrong. Although we may feel like burdens from time to time, we are all loved by somebody who does not consider our presence as a burden. That's the beauty of life. No matter how low and down you feel, there will always be at least 1 other human begin (whether you know them or not) who is grateful for the fact that you exist. And that is enough on the hardest of days.
His name is sasquatch
@@darkstudios001I can’t think of a single person in my life Ive written off as a burden. Whenever I feel like a burden I wonder if other people think the same as me but just don’t show it. That usually makes me feel better.
I was struck off my bike by a drunk driver at 13. I remember a friend of mine, who'd drowned a couple years prior, on the curb while I laid there with my dad doing first aid. Whether it's a ghost, an angel, or your brain just bringing your friend out to comfort you, I can assure you Lee was there. My accident will be 12 years this July, and surviving that moment is the hardest it'll get. Much love and swift recovery, man. ♡
I was cringing and flinching the entire time. That's some brutal recovery man. Im amazed you are up and as functional as you are.
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@AnthonyVella w
I could feel his pain I had to pause a few times because I started getting light heated I can’t imagine how terrible this must have been I hope he recovers both physically and mentally
Same
"You know what the hardest part of paramotoring is? The ground"
Man, that's a badass statement from a crash survivor. Just discovered your channel today, hope your recovery is going smoothly!
He had two weeks to think of that one 😂
„You know what the hardest part of paramotoring is?“ after a crash is craaaazzyyy💀
He’s literally the Wolverine, metal inside and falling from 85ft, no biggie. Get a fast recovery and keep being amazing.
People are gonna disagree with me big time on my opinion. You have young kids that greatly depend on you in countless ways. Stop the dangerous hobby. You can be mad at me but im right!
I agree. After an accident like this my focus would only be on my family. Think about how bad that accident was. Your kids and wife will not be okay if you go up there again.
Also agree. A hobby isn’t worth your kids being fatherless.
Would you give up driving for good because you have a family and people die everyday in motor vehicle accidents? That’s what they tell Motorcyclists, we had 5 fatal motorcycle accidents this week in my region but I still went out on my motorcycle yesterday and the day before, I saw many others out riding as well because it’s part of who we are, without it we wouldn’t be as happy 😃
@@panda4757 Do you have any dependant family members you really love to your heart?
Even F1 racer Grosjean quit F1 after his horrific crash that he survived. And you should know that F1 racers are one of the most stubborn atheletes out there.
@@endjfcar Yes, Everything in life has risks. Some people drive cars, some ride bikes, some fly para motors, others go bridge jumping, kayaking, become first responders or construction workers. Some people even become alcoholics, do drugs or eat unhealthy and become diabetic. All these things can affect you and your loved ones but what would life be if we stayed cooped up in a steel box 24/7? You have to take risks in life on a daily basis or you wouldn’t be living, some will choose to take more risks than others 🤷♂️
this got me tearing up. i had a spinal fusion at the age of 18, and all the emotions, pain, and stress Tony is going through hit me like a rock while sitting at my computer. I wish you the best recovery and just know that there is an ending to the rollercoaster, which is being in your wifes arms, surrounded by the people who love and care about you.
Had one at 21 and got caught feeling the same things. The conversations with the doctors are the same, the helplessness is the same. Really reminded me how many people this happens to, you know you're not alone.
@@alexwitt3585 100% agree. you're NEVER alone, and you're NOT a burden
When the surgeon said " I'm going to have a hard time with that" my heart sank. I probably wouldn't fly again if my surgeon told me that. But you are a stronger man than me.
To be fair, the doctor was probably just speaking to healing prognosis, and did not want to overpromise on the extent of the patient's recovery. To say, "Oh yeah you'll definitely fly again," and then the healing body doesn't like that plan, then it's a hard pill to swallow. Docs don't want to overpromise and paint expectations. They have to be brutally honest, in the gentlest way possible. It does look like Anthony will be ok to fly again physically based on his progress from what we can see and he reports, but these were serious injuries.
I interpreted that a bit differently. Asking his surgeon if he'll be able to fly again is akin to asking his dentist if he can keep eating candy, right after having a cavity treated.
@@DaelinTV for sure; there's a bit of that as well
@@TenMillionYearProgram42 wow. I’m seriously impressed with how you responded to this. Not only did you do it in a respectful manner, but you were totally on point. That doctor was my spinal surgeon. I think he did the face palm because he was surprised that I would still want to do it considering everything that I was going through in that moment. Quite accurately, he said that we would be able to discuss that at a later date. I interpreted that as he just wanted to see how well I was recovering, and then make a decision once I’m healed. thanks for the response to this comment. I really enjoyed the conversation.
You bring up a good point! It has been hard to hear people suggest that I might not be able to fly again. I don’t think that’s what the surgeon was saying necessarily. I think he was considering my wounds and was surprised that I was thinking about flying again, all things considered. I really appreciate your comment and your support! You’re a good dude Josh! Thank you.
"The docotor told me I wouldnt be able to walk for a few months" 3 weeks later and here you are. Incredible story. You got a new subscriber I look forward to the day you fly again.
Thank you, Logan (I think that's your name). I am really fortunate to be healing this well. Admittedly, the well wishes from family, friend, and comments like yours have given me so much strength. Thank YOU for your support. ❤️
I dont want to make anyone mad but Doctors usually say that to make the patients feel better.
@@porkyminch5131 we shall see!
@@alexschoep7126he’s paying for his health insurance . Mind your business
@alexschoep7126 @porkyminch5131 the fuck is y’all’s problem lmao
This is the first update I seen on how you have been doing since the crash. I was shocked to hear how brutal your injuries were but were elated to see how you handled it. The energy you are putting into recovery and seeing the reward it has given you is inspiring.
Your video has provoked a physical response in me. I no longer feel tired and will not procrastinate, nor take anything for granted ever again. It's really motivated me to work harder. Thank you for uploading. It is phenomenal that you are alive. I have extremely high confidence that you are going to bounce back from this and recover extremely quickly 🔥🙏⚡
I'm a little shocked you still want to fly after coming so close to widowing your wife and leaving your children fatherless, I think I'd feel too much of a responsibility to them to engage in such a high risk activity, especially after cutting it so close.
the fact your legs even move is a miracle. God bless you man
God could’ve prevented this from happening
@@toasty00000 "God isn't real because bad things happen to us" says the neckbeard moron
Don’t detract from the amount of will power and strength that this kind of injury takes
@@toasty00000 so dense
@@chadsanchez2998 you believe in a mythical being...
I have just started watching your videos two days ago. You make me so happy. You know what makes me more happy than your content? The fact that you can go home safely. I’m late to the whole crash experience, but that doesn’t stop me from feeling terrible for you
Dude, we don't know each other but your video really hit me hard. Praise the Lord you are alive and your wonderful family gets to have you in their lives. It was so heart warming to see your wife so committed to your recovery being there with you. And your kids man, I had held it together until your kids came into the picture and I lost it. I put myself in your shoes for a moment and I have to tell you it did not feel good. Seeing your kids really drove the gravity of the entire situation home. I could not fathom watching my kids see me in a situation like yours. Anyway, God Bless you bud and your family, get well soon.
You were very lucky. My dentist, his hobby was motor-cross. He snapped his neck and has been a Quadriplegic for the last 30 years. No longer my dentist.
Motor cross is extremely dangerous tbh
@@oldfashionedwrx3574 A bit too dangerous for the adrenaline, maybe try mountain biking or something
I feel so bad for laughing at the last add-on sentene in your comment, but I must admit, I did chuckle.
@@forestflood5338 i prefer adventure dirt biking
LIMIT THE RISK AND DANGERS TO VERY LOW SO YOU CAN LIVE A NORMAL LONG LIFE, THIS VIDEO GUY IS A FOOL
Anthony, I was going to tell you to rethink flying again. You have a lovely family that needs you…but you know that. So I say do what you have to do. I don’t fly, I’m 86 and still have learning on my bucket list, so I know how addictive paramotoring can be. Hear this…I’ve never flown, am old but still have the flying fever! You’ll do the right thing but don’t box yourself in to a corner. God bless you!
The goal is to be able to fly again. I have no doubts that Anthony will fly again. Maybe not maxing out gear anymore but flying.
You should look into fpv drones my guy. It's the next best thing.
Thats dumb. Just dont crash again
@@bksl09right because trying not to crash worked out real well the first time
@@name.333 He was not "not trying to crash" he was trying to max out the speed of a wing, to test the limits. There are different levels of risks you can choose from in the sport.
This video just appeared in my recommendations, and I was moved when you stood up in front of your daughter. You're a strong man and a strong dad! Good luck and Godspeed on the recovery
I dont think ive seen so many of your videos until now. Honestly found the accident on a late night of binging shorts but from what ive watched now of your stuff id like to apologize for that and wish you a healthy recovery. Youre an inspirational man, father and son.
Fellow pilot here (airliners - much less fun). It's tragic to see a fellow aviator take a fall, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
Whether you get back in the air is too soon to think about, it's a difficult decision but one for tomorrow.
What you have been given though is a gift of a second chance. You'll experience levels of gratitude and appreciation of life, family and love that most people will never experience.
Wishing you a safe recovery.
Definitely not a difficult decision. He has a wife, and a lot of children. Those should take precedence over thrill-seeking.
Thank you 🙏🏻 I wish I could have been an airline pilot.
@@mkelley4124 He definitely could still fly in a safer way. There are tons of things you can do to be safer that were just not done when he crashed.
I don’t know you, but I did see the video of your crash and now this one. You’re talking about flying again at the end of the video and, again, I don’t know you. I just hope you’ll think about all you’d leave behind if you had another accident where you weren’t as fortunate as you were with this one to make it out alive. Seems like you have such a precious family that would never get over losing you. Nothing but love, brother. I just hope you don’t miss out on the treasure of your family and they don’t miss out on their treasure of you for it! Praying for fast and strong recovery for you.
yeah this guy has it made wiith a beautiful family. Why risk it after what happened just for your hobby.
@@MrYport I'd much rather die doing something I love rather than being smeared on the pavement like a crayon while driving to work.... You really can't judge him here, you take much greater risks every day.
@@dankz7061 absolute nonsense.
@@dankz7061 "Id much die doing something I love than spending my life with my family". I'd be seriously considering leaving if I was his wife and this is what I heard.
@@dankz7061 Paramotoring is several magnitudes more dangerous than driving a car.
This guy has such an awesome attitude, I bet he was an awesome medic to the soldiers too. Thank-you for all you did for the soldiers in the field, and thank-you for your service.
You're a beast! I don't fly but am active in the backcountry ski & mountaineering community. The level of grit, determination, courage, and optimism that you show is something we only see in the top 1% of extreme people. Most people go their entire lives without experiencing anything near a challenge like this - you experienced it and are crushing it.
I'm a motorcycle sport bike rider who's had a couple surgeries, amazing to me what surgery can do and these doctors just look at us like pieces of meat. No emotions involved just business on what they've been learning for so long to do. Thank God for surgeons and hospitals and paramedics
Amen to that!
god is against healthcare surgeries
@@onerebound2970 I would have been screwed without one so they cant be all bad. I think what God doesn't like more in general is the greed of the healthcare companies and unwillingness to help certain people that need it
@@onerebound2970 let’s follow that up with: Is God against abortions?
@@joshiasbaja3934 hahaha
I think a lot of people would be surprised what a man’s wife and children can do in terms of motivation for recovery and survival. Get well soon brother! Can’t wait to see you in the air again!
Ya, I’m sure his kids will be thrilled he puts himself at risk rather than making being a father the more important pursuit.
@@bullcrap9409 To be fair, you put yourself in extreme risk every time you step in an automobile, so you really can't take some false moral high ground here. Life is risky, we all take risks, including you.
@@dankz7061this comment of course lacks critical thinking. Just because we step into an automobile doesn't mean we're risking our lives for nothing. We drive because we need to get to work places, groceries, schools, and a whole lot more. Whatever he's doing is a hobby. A hobby that landed him in a hospital with a broken body, which he very could die the next time he does it. And it's an unnecessary risk.
Think more before you start talking about "false moral high ground".
@@jensen6929There’s plenty of dangerous hobbies though. People drive cars, motorcycles and bikes for fun. There’s mountainbiking, trailrunning, hiking, skiing, climbing, … All of these carry a certain risk for injury. Not to mention the long term helath risks many people are taking by smoking, drinking, having a bad diet, being overweight, being underweight, sleeping too little, etc. I doubt you aren’t taking any unnessecary risks in your day to day, wether you’re aware of it or not, and so am I. Choosing this particular thing to critique ground on just seems very strange to me
@@jensen6929 Your comment is the one lacking ANY thinking whatsoever. Are you even aware of what he was doing at the time of the crash, or did you just see this video and decide you knew everything? I'm really curious lmao
I was in the ICU for 3 days after a guy pulled in front of me while going about 60mph on my motorcycle. Snapped my left lower leg, tore my right Achilles, collapsed one lung, got a major concussion and had a seizure as they were trying to fix my lung. To this day I don't know how I survived that incredibly hard impact other than God's protection. Two years ago I bought one of my favorite bikes and ended up selling it later that year, there are just too many things out of our control to be risking our lives like this, especially if we have a family to take care of. I wish you the best
You got me crying...again. Your videos are cathartic for me, and inspirational. Thank you.
how you've survived this horrible crash and keep on bringing light and positivity to the world is the MOST inspiring thing I've seen in my life. I was in tears towards the end.
Recover fast, wish you and your family happiness..
Well I’m glad they brought your elbow back in a baggie instead of leaving it there in the gravel. Jfc, what an experience. So glad you’re still with us man.
Shattered my heal last year and it’s been a process. I can’t imagine having all these different injuries combined at once.
*heel
@ophello Dude really?
love the seven lions pfp
SO cool to see this update!! You should be proud of yourself!! Amazing work you have done and still doing. Your wife is your rock, and them babies are just too adorable! Keep up the good work, looking forward for the next update
wow, what great doctors and hospital staff to pull off those surgeries and get you on the right track. good luck in your recovery, man!
Im crying. Those clips of your kids being there helping you stand up. ❤ that hit my sensitive side.
Same here. I didn't really expect it either... just seeing his loving family by his side is so sweet
My daughter is demanding that I do not fly these things. I have seen enough strange winds hitting my RC planes that I don't want to do it. I think a drone with a headset will be enough for all of us at a cost of about $1,000.
I'm so glad you're still here with us. ❤️
As a father of two myself. The reunited with your children scene made me tear up. They really are the strength of my life. Take it easy Anthony. You are awesome.
I'm so sorry this accident happened to you. I'm sad that it took this injury for your videos to get pushed to my feed, but you're highly charismatic, tight on your video pacing, excellent with your b-roll and positive with you outlook. You sir are a legend and I hope this is just the beginning of massive success for you on TH-cam.
Saw that video online a week or two ago. Had no idea the outcome until this just happened to be in my recommended. Glad you’re recovering, man. Crazy, crazy video.
Praying for your fast recovery from Baghdad Iraq. What a beautiful family you have. I hope you recover soon and get back to your normal life. Your wife is so sweet and caring sitting there beside you and helping you out.
Anthony, not sure how you can still pump out this kinda content...you are one amazing person! You are certainly blessed with having such a beautiful support group. I wish the BEST for you, I know you will get well soon! May the "Force Be With You."
I have never seen your channel dude, but you’re a frickin legend I think we can all say you inspire us to follow our dreams no matter what happens at this point wishing you a speedy recovery battle buddy.
Thank you so much for the update. I’m glad you are still so positive after this situation and staying strong. Love you man, sending you positive vibes
4:27 'Tis but a scratch! Absolute legend. Hope your recovery is speedy and without any setbacks.
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Dude, you're a warrior. Those are absolutely brutal injuries and if anyone is up to the task of overcoming them, its you.
So glad to see he’s alright after seeing that crazy short! Had to check. Hopefully you’re having a speedy recovery and spending time with your family brother! 🙏🏼
Hey Anthony, I'm a medical student watching your video from Australia and just wanted to say how inspiring and moving your video was. Seeing the amazing support from your friends and family got me totally misty-eyed. I hope to be as good as your treating doctors were one day and to get the chance to meet plenty of crazy patients just like you!
I feel like I have multiple broken bones and pain just from watching that. Good luck mate, I hope you make a full recovery
Been a nurse for 30 years, success and determination like yours make our day. Hope ya get back to doing what you love.
"Love is a powerful thing..." Amen to that! Glad you're doing so well. I'll pray for your continued recovery.
Your positive attitude is truly inspiring, and you have an incredible family supporting you. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!!
Not sure how the TH-cam algorithm got me here but damn buddy you are resilient as hell. It’s still going to be a long road to recovery and probably a lifetime of chronic pain but the mind is a very powerful weapon. Good luck to you!
Get Well soon Anthony. If you fly again fly safe. If you don't fly again don't worry about it. You have something far more precious on the ground. Your family!!!!!
Your words resonate with me. Thank you very much. 🙏🏻 Perhaps I can pickup wild camping. 😉 I always appreciate your supportive words.
@@AnthonyVella Wild camping would honestly be dope - if it's any reassurance, I know for a fact that myself and MANY others would also love content like that! -- ESPECIALLY given your quality of video production!
@@AnthonyVella Yes i have done wild camping and it was the best time of my life. You can do this with your kids too. They will get wonderful memories and will remember this when they are adults.
I say if he wants to fly, maybe get a private or sport pilot license and do that instead of the paramotor. Or maybe he already does. I dunno, first time I've seen this channel. Quite a bit safer I would imagine. More expensive too. I will one day if I can ever afford it.
Holy hell man, you truly are a legend. You are nothing short but a true inspiration and this is the video where I have discovered you for the first time. You are an amazing example of strength and perseverance and a role model. Hope to see you in the sky’s again sir. I wish you a speedy recovery!
Hey I just wanted to drop in and say I saw your crash a long time ago, and I thought to myself "yeah I've just seen someone fall from the sky and die" and your channel just popped up in my feed. I'm glad you made it, and I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope you get to enjoy life as much as possible as seeing how quickly it can end can really mess you up.
Such a beautifully done video and message! Almost had me in tears. Glad you are okay and you will persevere! Keep up the awesome work and content and can't wait to be a long for the journey!
Thank you for sharing . I was in a terrible motorcycle accident , I still ride . However your experience has got me thinking twice about flying , I have 17 Paramotor flights .you are incredible human .
So glad to see you recovering well, and in such high spirits. You're an inspiration m8.
I found you in the comments of another video. I wish you a speedy recovery. It's great to have your family to support you. Your wife and mother are awesome and your children of course. Greetings from Finland
The most inspirational thing I've seen in a long time. Beautiful.
Great video. Thank you for sharing! I have no doubt that your kids have helped you get better quicker. They have a power to affect us in ways that people without kids just can’t understand. I’m glad you have such a great support system. Keep it up. Stay strong.
Wishing you the best with recovery, ive come across a few of your videos in the past and enjoyed them. Ive had a serious fall myself (3 stories) but what you eent through, man you are lucky and had some sort of guardian angel on your side.
Bro... congrats, You are alive. This is the best:)
I went through same thing... accident, surgeries, pain ,dreams, drugs and fear
support of friends and family is the biggest blessing.
stay cool, get well
greetings from Poland
I'm so glad you're doing better man. I broke down when you were talking about waking up in the hospital not being able to move and being confused as to why you were there, because I can relate to that when I was hospitalized in 2020 for 2 weeks. Can't wait to see you fly again!
Anthony, the way you have handled such a painful and traumatic experience is amazing and uplifting.
You, your lovely wife and children, are really heroic and inspiring.
I sincerely hope you can achieve near to full fitness thanks to the wonderful skill and care of all the health professionals who put you back together.
Please though do everything you can once back in the sky to ensure nothing like this ever happens again!
You are a great guy and person, thanks for posting.
Reading your comment has made my day. I showed it to Leandra as well. We both thank you for the kind words and support. And yes, when I return to the sky, I will absolutely follow all precautions to ensure I touch down gently from now on.
Putting you in my prayers. Hope your recovery is speedy!
Thank you for sharing this video. 2 years ago I had a very similar experience on a paramotor after having flown for more than 10 years.
Your video was incredibly similar a to my experience and brought back memories, feelings, sensations. Still remember Broken bones, surgeries, wheelchairs, physio and doctor appointments.
I will say that it has been a long road but I have fully recovered.
If I can offer one thing. Stay focused and move forward. The return to normal is long but does come. All the best to you. Sending blessings
wow you are a brave man ! wish you speedy recovery . from the paramotor community from UK
Wow man, an amazing story. Wishing you all the best and a speedy and full recovery, from Perth, Australia.
I’m just glad to see you’re still here. Speedy recovery to you
I have never seen your channel before, but I am oh so glad you're "ok".
Several points of this video left me in tears, I don't know how I would handle being in your shoes in a situation like this, if I could even handle it...
You are one though human being!
Man, thank you so much for this, its the most valuable lesson I have had in 3 years of paramotoring. I am confident you will recover fast and sure you will be even better than before, also its no doubt that you will keep flying and shooting awesome videos for all of us. Thank you, wish you soonest recovery.
You still have your life, and what a wonderful life it is ❤ All the best for you on your road to recovery, Anthony.
Thank you so much! ❤️
I'm so blown away by your outlook it's truly inspiring. And the love and support from your family is incredible. I wish you the speediest of recoveries and when you do decide to fly again, I wish you nothing but the safest of travels ✌️
Glad to still have you, you truly deserve a place on this earth. Have a speedy and painless recovery.
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦❤️.
This turned me off completely from my desire to fly para
Para motoring is so dumb. All you hear about it is death and serious injury. Such a dorky way to die or get injured
@@ryanhacker9444 What's dumb about it? It can absolutely be safe. "All you hear about it is death and serious injury" is a typical symptom of algorithms feeding you only the scandalous stuff. The internet is radicalizing in every sense. Your feed is distorting your perception.
@@ryanhacker9444 What is life worth if you don't do what you'd like to do?
Rude @@ryanhacker9444
Wait till you find out about everything else that can cause these injuries. At least with para motoring you can fly like a bird.
Man I’ll be honest I have strayed away from watching the crash purposely because it is so hard for me as a fairly new paramotor pilot. I’ve been tagged in almost every post videos of your crash. It’s these videos that really hit home for me in seeing your character through it all. You’re so blessed man and have so many great supporters!!! Much love!
Fellow TH-camr here - so I just caught a reel of your accident scrolling through fb and I had to come and see if you were ok.
Dude, this video brought me to tears, I’ve done a lot of crazy things through life and even broke my back jumping off a cliff into shallow water about 3 years ago (minor injury in general). What an amazing attitude and outlook you have on everything. It’s so nice to see the support and encouragement you’ve had. I know it’s not been easy, but you got this. looking forward to watching more of your videos.
So glad to see you recovering, and welcome back home!
Here in Japan when I got injured paragliding, shattering a vertebra, before the surgery they only gave me NSAIDs (and a nurse forgot to open rhe IV containing the acetaminophen anyway, so effectively nothing for the first few hours haha), and after surgery to insert the hardware the best they gave me was tramadol. For the second surgery 18 months later to remove the hardware I only got NSAIDs. It wasn't fun! Japan has a fear of stronger painkillers, and a strong culture of "gaman" (toughen it up)...
Take care and good luck on your road to recovery!
Glad to see you staying positive. Heal up quickly
Thank you, glen!
Fellpw Veteran Thank You !! For your service from an Air Force Veteran hnd VA Retiree as well. I wish you a speedy recovervy !!
i stumbled across this channel from my shorts feed. definitely a new subscriber! hope you have a full recovery and keep doing what you love. thank you for your service!❤
❤ What a beautiful family! So happy to see you are recovering ❤
It's crazy to think this happened in my city, I hope you're recovering fine, your videos have always made me want to get a paramotor
Don’t let my accident deter you from getting into it! Paramotor can be safe! I’m a very experienced Paramotor pilot, and statistically speaking, injuries are more likely to occur when a pilot is very experienced because we are pushing the boundaries. If I do get back in the air, which I plan to do, I will respect the boundaries much more. If you ever want to use my glider just on the ground, let me know! Send me a message on Facebook or something.
@@AnthonyVella It will be inspiring to see you fly again, AV. One more flight, you will slay that dragon and bury it. Now that I have seen your family and that you are still young and you have ppl depending on you .... I will have to watch any future flight videos by peeking thru my fingers. Thanks for sharing everything in such detail, never seen anything like this story before, amazing videos.
This is the first time I've seen your content and it is fantastic! Always have loved the concept and do hope to give it a try someday. It's amazing you're still here to share this story and glad you've made it through the hardships. I look forward to seeing more of your channel!
Not only do you have a wonderful family but you have had blessed doctors and even your friend from the other side in that brief moment watching over you and honestly i think he looked over you the entire time bless your heart man u are an inspiration im glad youre alive and doing very well! ❤❤❤❤
God bless you and your family Anthony. My prayers for a swift and full recovery. ✝🙏🙏
Thank you for the prayers! I am truly blessed.
When he started talking about his friend Lee and how he died from the EXACT SAME accident, I knew this man would be on his paramotor again as fast as he could possibly recover
Very true, happend to me when I wrecked my car, my best friend sat with me and told me to calm down and tend to the others and how it wasn’t my time, never got back into a hobby so fast in my life
This aged like milk
Man, so glad to see you on a path to recovery!!! Good luck and patience!
Thanks for sharing all of this. It is great for community, may turn few folks away from the sport, but may save some lives too. My pre-flight checks are much more thorough since I saw your incident and height at which I do enjoy more aggressive maneuvers has also increased. Thank you!
Get well soon, man! This is insane, wish you strength.
I feel like everything in life happens for reason and this will make you grow stronger and wiser. Love you brother! Hope you heal up soon..can't wait for more content.
My friends and I love saying 'I crashed my flying machine; to each other. Glad you're recovering
Just make sure you're wearing a top hat when you say it. 😂💀
I'm inches away from the screen. I can't help but be thankful that you're here to tell this story!
Man that was scary! I couldn’t hold back the tears watching your crash video. I’m glad you were able to get help. Good luck on your recovery.
I appreciate it my friend. Thank you for being able to connect with me on a level where it brought out an emotional reaction. In my opinion, the world would be a better place if there were more of you in it.
Planning on flying right after my ER shift today. I’ll dedicate this flight to you Anthony!
Heal up quick, Ant. God speed !
Super glad you made it. That crash video was intense. Best wishes to you
I’m so glad to see this after that awful crash. Thank you to the wife and mom and just bless you and your family.
I broke my ankle 3 weeks ago when I was skydiving, it's really painful and frustrating, I can't imagine your situation 😢, I hope you recover soon