A fire captain died just weeks after participating in an ice basket challenge that went terribly wrong in Campbellsville. He died on Saturday, a month after his admission to the hospital from severe injuries.
The 41-years-old Tony Grider was airlifted to a nearby hospital immediately after he was injured. He was injured when the fire truck ladder he was on came close to a power line. Electricity hocked four firefighters as they sprayed water on students who were attempting to pull off charity stunt.
The Fire and Rescue Department crew was helping the Campbellsville University Band with their video known as "Challenge" when the accident happened.
Though several firefighters were injured during the incident, it was only Tony Grider who succumbed to the injuries. Simon Quin was on the same ladder as Grider. Simon was hospitalized for a few weeks before he was released. The other firefighters were released relatively quicker.
The Ice Bucket Challenge was a great victory for the ALS Foundation. It has been reported that the challenge has raised over $100 million dollars for the organization. However, the practice has been known to cause injuries and death. In Scotland, an 18-year old jumped into a quarry, moments after participating in the challenge.
The fire department has sent a condolence message to Grider's family. In their Facebook message, they thanked doctors and nurses who tried to save the firefighter's life. They also thanked firefighters who spent their time in the hospital where Grider was admitted, hoping that he would recover.
Grider lived with his parents in the same home in Columbia. He leaves behind his wife and kids.
Details emerging paint a different picture. According to an ongoing investigation, Hazlette told CNN that the ladder did not touch the power line. Investigators were told that within a distance of four feet from a power line, one can get electrocuted. The power company believed that that is what happened in Grider's case.
