SITKA, ALASKA
Sitka EMS personnel were called to the scene at 5:17 PM. Clifton was stabilized at Sitka Community Hospital, and medevacked later that night to Harborview.
According to family members, Clifton suffered serious head trauma and numerous other injuries, including twelve broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Clifton was still on a ventilator as of this afternoon (Thu 3-3-11), but he was reportedly responding to verbal commands from doctors by raising and lowering his hands.
Family members say they appreciate the work of Sitka’s EMS personnel and medical staff, and they are grateful for the support they have received from the community so far.
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