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New York Post
19 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Teen hiker, who hallucinated before cliff fall, off ventilator
The California teen who hallucinated before walking off a 120-foot cliff during a hike is finally off a ventilator — but his battle is far from over, his family said. Zane Wach, 14, remains in a medically induced coma following his terrifying June 10 fall on Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. But his family says the removal of his breathing tube this week marks a 'giant milestone' in his recovery as doctors begin weaning him off sedation. '(This) opens the door to many new steps forward,' Zane's father, Ryan Wach, wrote in an update shared Friday by the teen's grandmother, Lisa Hinrichsen-Wach. 'He's not doing much else at the moment, the largest focus is watching closely so that he does well breathing on his own … and being able to cough and swallow.' Advertisement 4 Zane Wach, 14, remains in a medically induced coma following his June 10 fall on Mount Whitney. But his family says the removal of his breathing tube this week marks a 'giant milestone' in his recovery. GoFundMe The Santa Clarita teen was placed in a coma after suffering severe head trauma, as well as a broken ankle, finger and pelvis, according to SFGate. He was hiking with his father when he began hallucinating — claiming to see 'snowmen and Kermit the Frog' — in what doctors believe was a case of altitude sickness. 'He essentially started to doubt reality,' his father previously told reporters. 'Like he was in the movie 'Inception' or something.' Advertisement Just moments after saying he wasn't sure if he was dreaming, Zane walked toward a jagged ledge and tumbled an estimated 120 feet down the rocky slope. Ryan, who had turned away to wipe tears from his eyes, tried to reach for him, but was too late. 4 Zane was hiking with his father, Ryan Wach, when he began hallucinating — claiming to see 'snowmen and Kermit the Frog' — in what doctors believe was a severe case of altitude sickness. GoFundMe The boy was rescued after six grueling hours on the mountain and airlifted to Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas — the closest pediatric trauma center. Doctors later said it was 'fairly miraculous' that he wasn't injured further, his father told SFGate. Zane is now experiencing 'painful' withdrawal symptoms as doctors begin weaning him off the powerful drugs he's been on for more than two weeks, according to the latest update. Advertisement 'He's been on a lot of heavy drugs,' Ryan wrote. 'Getting off those is extremely hard and painful. As parents it's terrible to watch.' 4 According to the latest update shared by Hinrichsen-Wach, Zane is now experiencing 'painful' withdrawal symptoms as doctors begin to wean him off the powerful drugs he has been on for more than two weeks. GoFundMe Meanwhile, Zane's school community is stepping up. A video posted by Key News Network journalist Austin Dave shows members of the Hart High School swim team — where Zane was a swimmer, junior coach and teammate — making heartfelt cards and notes of encouragement for their friend. Advertisement 'Zane, we are thinking of you. We are rooting for you. We know you will get through this,' said Linda Ortega, Hart Swim parent board president. 'We are here to support you. Your teammates are here, whether it be the Hart Swim team or the 002 Sharks. We will be waiting for you. We know you will come back stronger than ever.' 4 'Growing up an 002 Shark means being part of a community that rallies for each other,' the GoFundMe campaign reads, as supporters raise funds to help Zane Wach's family through his recovery. GoFundMe A GoFundMe campaign supporting the family has already raised more than $28,000, helping cover mounting travel and lodging costs while urging continued prayers and support. 'Each step, no matter how hard, is a step,' one commenter on Hinrichsen-Wach's Facebook post wrote. 'Praying for your full recovery Zane.'
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump orders National Guard to Los Angeles amid fiery ICE protests
A protest in Compton against ICE raids escalated on Saturday afternoon when demonstrators set a car on fire, one of several heated scenes across Los Angeles that led President Trump to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to the region. In dramatic footage captured by the stringer service Key News Network, a white sedan is fully engulfed by a blaze in the middle of the intersection of Atlantic and Alondra boulevards while groups of onlookers, protestors – some waving Mexican flags – and sheriff's deputies in riot gear surround the flaming scene. KNN reported that several demonstrators were impacted by crowd control measures such as pepper balls and flashbangs to disperse the crowd – with one man seen on video bleeding from his face. While protests sparked by Friday and Saturday's ICE raids continue to erupt across Los Angeles areas, some turning violent, tensions are heightening between local and federal government officials. On Saturday evening, Governor Newsom announced on X that the state deployed additional California Highway Patrol units 'to maintain safety on Los Angeles highways.' 'The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate,' the post added. 'That is not the way any civilized country behaves.' In a follow-up post at 5:13 p.m., Newsom shared news that the federal government was starting to 'take over' the state's National Guard, calling the move 'purposefully inflammatory,' saying it 'will only escalate tensions.' 'The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery,' said the post. 'This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust.' Less than 10 minutes later, President Trump threatened to increase federal forces in the following post on Truth Social: 'If Governor Gavin Newscum, of California, and Mayor Karen Bass, of Los Angeles, can't do their jobs, which everyone knows they can't, then the Federal Government will step in and solve the problem, RIOTS & LOOTERS, the way it should be solved!!!' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass then posted a statement on X, calling it a 'difficult time for our city,' referring to both the federal immigration sweeps as well as ongoing recovery efforts following the deadly January wildfires. 'Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning,' read Bass' statement. 'We've been in direct contact with officials in Washington, D.C., and are working closely with law enforcement to find the best path forward.' The White House released a statement shortly after, announcing that Trump officially deployed the 2,000 National Guard troops 'to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester.' Los Angeles schools distributing 'red cards' to help immigrant families 'assert constitutional rights' 'In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles,' the statement read. 'The Trump Administration has a zero tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs.' The statement also explicitly calls out political party leaders, saying, 'California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.' Joining in on the multi-social media platforms conversation, FBI Director Kash Patel posted to X, saying, 'Hit a cop, you're going to jail… doesn't matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you. If the local police force won't back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.' In response to the federal government deploying the National Guard, Newsom posted another X post at 7:22 p.m., saying this decision was 'not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.' 'Don't give them one,' concluded the post. 'Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dodge Demon Smokes California Police
Read the full story on The Auto Wire California Highway Patrol chased a Dodge Demon on the 91 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles on the night of March 3, but couldn't keep up with the muscle car. Reportedly, the vehicle was stolen and that's why police were in taken by Key News Network shows the chase briefly. The gray Mopar seems to black out during the shot, turning its lights off in an effort to make it hard for cops to spot it. Sometimes that move works, but usually only when an area is poorly lit and the car is dark. The chase left the freeway and went onto surface streets in the downtown area of Los Angeles. With parking garages and other structures to hide in, many suspects running from police in the area like to disappear there. Police told Key News Network they believe this person is a repeat offender, having run from police several times before. They might just think it's fun to smoke cops or they like to street race and then have to run away – we obviously don't know. We also can't tell in the brief shot if the back of the Mopar muscle car has a license plate and if it's obscured from view. If the plate is visible, plate readers can alert police to the vehicle's presence, which would then trigger a pursuit. Most police cruisers would be hard pressed to keep up with a Dodge Demon. With oodles of power and a drivetrain that's built specifically for straight line speed, they are in essence a drag racer that's street legal. Police cars obviously are in a whole different class. In fact, they struggle to keep up with Hellcats, and a Demon is at a higher level of performance. Image via Key News Network/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
