Calif. teen who hallucinated, fell off Mount Whitney finally goes home, dad says
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Zane Wach fell over 100 feet from Mount Whitney, sustaining a traumatic brain injury. After a significant hospital stay, he is now recovering at home. His recovery trajectory began in a medically induced coma, where he was ventilated but quickly progressed to standing, walking, and speaking within weeks. His positive attitude and memory loss may contribute to his upbeat demeanor. Zane's parents dedicated 24 nights at the hospital, sharing caretaking duties. Zane's recovery surprised medical staff, with consistent therapy leading to his regained mobility and speech by August.
Zane's recovery has been remarkable, moving from a medically induced coma to standing and speaking in just a few weeks, surprising doctors with his progress.
The accident on Mount Whitney caused Zane a traumatic brain injury, yet he has shown an impressive and rapid recovery, regaining mobility and speech.
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