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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 29, 2012 19:44:33 GMT 12
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 30, 2012 13:01:59 GMT 12
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Post by luke6745 on Jan 30, 2012 14:01:39 GMT 12
If the family come out saying that it's all the army's fault and that they should make the course easier, I'll be fuming.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 30, 2012 16:38:14 GMT 12
An Army spokesperson has already said they will not be relaxing the selection course regardless of the inquiry outcome.
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Post by motoxjase on Jan 31, 2012 4:46:40 GMT 12
I say this in no way with disrepect to the solider or his family but the SAS is the best of the best and are only wanting the best of the best and this solider hasnt cut it so the SAS or Army cant be to blame, Im saying it as it is
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 31, 2012 7:42:13 GMT 12
Indeed. But I hope the guy recovers soon, he was said to have entered a coma after collapsing from heat exhaustion. That is serious heat exhaustion, or he had an underlying medical condition.
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Post by angelsonefive on Feb 6, 2012 10:44:45 GMT 12
The latest news is that the lieutenant is now conscious and able to speak, so it would seem that his life is no longer in danger.
In my opinion he displayed guts and determination of a high order, and I hope the Army will let him try the selection course again if he wishes to.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 6, 2012 10:54:20 GMT 12
It is good to hear he's past the worst of it.
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Post by jonesy on Feb 6, 2012 12:03:45 GMT 12
Heat exhaustion/heat stroke is (as evident here) a pretty damn serious issue, BUT...its symptoms etc are quite recognisable. The medic may get roasted for not treating quickly/aggressively enough but a lot of the times the patient is unaware of whats going on or will try to minimise the problem-being staunch is the kiwi way of doing things....In these situations the medic needs to take over and insist that the guy sits/lies down and recieves treatment. Takes balls to do that when the patient is desperately trying to achieve a goal like that.
Good to hear things on the mend, hopefully no long-term effects from this for him.
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Post by ngatimozart on Jun 25, 2012 12:57:40 GMT 12
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