SEATTLE — A Vancouver man was trying to help a friend cut down a tree in University Place when it gave way and landed on him, crushing his legs.
KOMO TV reports that Jake Hanes was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after the accident last Friday.
Doctors were able to save his life, but not his legs.
The 29-year-old father has three young children and is facing more surgeries, an extensive rehabilitation and unimaginable costs.
His family says he’s a happy, positive guy, and they believe he’ll recover.
