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Thursday, November 07, 2013

Facing Grim Prognosis, Indiana Hunter Paralyzed In Fall From Tree Chooses To End Life Support

Tim Bowers got to decide for himself whether he wanted to live or die.

When the avid outdoorsman was badly hurt Saturday in a hunting accident, doctors said he would be paralyzed and could be on a ventilator for life. His family had a unique request: Could he be brought out of sedation to hear his prognosis and decide what he wanted to do?

Doctors said yes, and Bowers chose to take no extra measures to stay alive. He died Sunday, hours after his breathing tube was removed.

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    And the wild life rejoices.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    It's the right thing to do to let
    one decide their fate.

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  3. BambiNovember 7, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    9:03
    That's all you got out of this?
    Shallow

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  4. AnonymousNovember 7, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Mmmm , very brave move , I guess , don't think I would have done it .

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