“I want to see my life as a new opportunity. I am happy to be alive and on my own feet,” says former mountaineer Sami Ylämurto.
In Hämeenlinna living Sami Ylämurron life took a drastic turn in 2013 while he was mountaineering in the French Alps.
An experienced climber was hit by a avalanche that detached the rope attachment. The breakthrough fell at the same time for twenty meters, colliding with a mountain wall. He doesn’t remember anything about the day of the event.
“My climbing couple said I fell recklessly and hit a mountain wall. Luckily for the situation, the rope stuck to something, preventing me from falling to the ground.
The breakthrough was left hanging unconscious head down on a rope. At the same time, the climbing couple was almost certain of his death.
“My partner said blood had sprayed from my ears and the situation looked really bad. Of course, he had called for help right away. ”
Getting help was difficult as the rescue helicopter could not land at the scene.
“Rescuers had to walk farther to me. I was eventually flown to the hospital and taken immediately to the operating room.”
In the accident, the Upper Fracture suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and, as a result, a severe brain injury as well as an air chest piercing the rib.
In addition one spine and the other shoulder fractured. His survival was not believed.
“Even those who climbed with me had to give statements to the police because an accidental death must be documented as an accident.”
The breakthrough survived the critical situation. He was kept in a coma for several weeks due to injuries. Afterwards, a special detail of the operation of the head became clear to him.
“The operation removed a piece of the skull. I heard there was a habit of throwing it literally in the trash, even though it felt barren. However, the staff at the French hospital saved my life, for which I am truly grateful.”
The breakthrough was eventually transferred from France to Finland. The time in the various hospitals took several months.
“However, returning to Finland was not cheap, as my insurance had only covered one transfer in France. Fortunately, my brother came to the rescue, he paid my return flight to Finland for 25,000 euros.”
When The breakthrough was aware of his situation, at the same time he felt a new life had begun. However, the blow was fierce only in terms of civilian life.
“My job as a teacher was over. I also fell into the financial abyss because I had bought a new home on loan a little earlier. When I got home, I had to resort to food aid as well.”
“When I got out of the hospital, I was also told I wasn’t going to make it alone. That kind of view didn’t really increase my motivation.”
Breakthrough, 47, gained strength in his life from his son, parents, friends, and congregation. He says he saved the boy even at a critical moment.
“When the disability first brought in, self-destructive thoughts. I got them to dissipate as I thought about my son.”
The crash left the hypersensitivity caused by, among other things, a brain injury.
“I react overwhelmingly to joy and sorrow for my forehead injury, which is why I have to anticipate situations. In addition, my local memory is really bad and I suffer from headaches, among other things.
Sport is an important aid to rehabilitation and mental well-being.
“I still enjoy wall climbing, kayaking and skiing. For me, sport as a whole is the driving force of life that helps me both physically and mentally.”
“I want to see my life as a new opportunity. I’m happy to be alive and on my own two feet.”
Sami Ylämurto still enjoys climbing.
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