Teen, electrocuted while helping others, leaves hospital after 6 weeks
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) A Wyoming teenager left Swedish Medical Center in Englewood after spending six weeks in the burn unit. KyZaia Jones, of Kinnear, said goodbye like a celebrity, happy to high-five the dozens of staff members who lined the hallway.
It was an emotional moment for Jones and his family. Their ordeal began on Jan. 8 when the 15-year-old was electrocuted trying to help friends.
“I remember bits and pieces of that night,” Jones told CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy Walsh.
Jones and his brother, Kaden, had left basketball practice. Heading home, Jones says a car passed them.
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Keep the Holidays Safe from Fires and Burns This Season
The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America and Swedish Medical Center want the community to stay safe this holiday season. Englewood, CO, December 18, 2020 (PR.com) Tis the season to be jolly.and safe. Though candles and decorative lights are essential to many holiday festivities, Dr. Benson Pulikkottil, medical director of Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO, wants to remind everyone that those open flames and decorations can also be dangerous. “No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this December,” he said, “remember to unplug the decorations and blow out any candles before leaving the house or going to bed.”