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Couple Defies Odds Of Survival; Thanks The Heroes That Saved Them
December 19, 2016
A couple that doctors say probably should not be alive took the time to say “thank you” to the first responders that helped saved their lives a year ago.
The morning of November 4, 2015, was a beautiful, blue sky kind of day. Cecil and Robin Carnley were traveling on Highway 29 just past Hoghway 95A when a pickup truck crossed the median and slammed into their 1999 Dodge Durango.
The firefighters from the nearby Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue were among the first on the scene. They were joined by the Ensley, Brent and Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and LifeFlight in a lengthy and extensive rescue effort. Mr. Carnley was trapped in his vehicle and required extensive extrication lasting nearly an hour.
The doctors gave them less than a three percent chance of survival. Mr. Carnley lost his leg and spent most of the past year in the hospital and rehabilitation. Both are still recovering and face a long road ahead.
There were handshakes, hugs and tears as the family brought the Carnley by the Cantonment fire station, a long with a thank you card and goodies.
“Thanks to we are able to live to celebrate our 1 year of life on 11-4-16,” a handwritten note said. “We are so grateful to call you our heroes. All our love.”
Courtesy and NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Couple Defies Odds Of Survival; Thanks The Heroes That Saved Them”
I know mr Carnley and he is a very strong and stubborn man. He has worked hard his whole life and I know this will just be a stepping stone he will keep over coming as he always has
Thank God, for you Grace and Mercy. God is a awesome God.
This you could say is a Miracle performed by God in our day!! Thank you God for everything you do!!! I really hate to hear what they had to endure but I love the outcome that they could say they were blessed, I love this & I love that God does still perform miracles!!!!
This is such a great story to read this morning! Our firefighters are truly the best. They put their lives on the line for us each and every day. I would also like to thank each and every one of them for what they do everyday for so little pay (if any). We all do love and support you and we can’t say it enough. God Bless All Of You! I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
God is so good,as my Pastor would say can I just thank him for you thank you Lord for another Blessing.