Fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates recounts his unfortunate incident at the game, stating that he's sustained multiple fractures following a fall.
Fan's Frightening Falls: Kavan Markwood Speaks Out
For the very first time, Kavan Markwood, the young lad who plummeted an astonishing 20 feet onto the Pittsburgh Pirates' field, shared his account publically on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, he revealed his multiple injuries and ongoing struggles.
A anecdote of sheer resilience, the 20-year-old detailed his back and neck injuries, admitting, "I'm doing alright, but I'm having a tough time sleeping, and I've got a lot of back pain."
According to a GoFundMe campaign established by his girlfriend's mom, Markwood sustained broken bones in his neck, clavicle, and back. As of Thursday, over $58,000 had been raised for his recovery.
Following his sister, Taryn Markwood's, statement on Monday, which indicated considerable improvement in his condition, he's now breathing on his own and has the ability to communicate and squeeze her hand.
"When I get home, I reckon I'll just slap on some ice," Markwood told the Tribune-Review, hinting at more details once he is discharged from the hospital sometime next week. Interestingly, he has yet to watch the harrowing video of his fall over the Roberto Clemente Wall at PNC Park, landing on the field during the Pirates' game against the Chicago Cubs.
The incident transpired during the Pirates' seventh inning, following a two-run double by Andrew McCutchen that secured a 4-3 lead. With over 11,000 spectators in attendance that Wednesday night, the crowd fell silent as players took a knee, causing a moment of unity and hope amidst the chaos.
Upon witnessing the fall, McCutchen expressed concern, stating that the team prayed for Markwood after the game, feeling "devastated" by the incident. In her statement, Taryn Markwood recognized the compassion and unity demonstrated by the Pirates and Cubs players, coaches, and staff, proudly claiming it helped bring hope during a challenging time.
Markwood, a 2022 graduate of the South Allegheny School District, had earned first-team all-conference honors in football and was named team MVP.
Pittsburgh Public Safety declared the incident accidental, not criminal, on May 1 and has no plans to provide additional public updates.
Interesting Fact:Kavan Markwood's recovery has been nothing short of inspiring. Initially rushed to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition, he has since made significant strides in his recovery, now off the breathing machine and out of the Intensive Care Unit. As he prepares for physical therapy and rehabilitation, he remains optimistic about his recovery. Source
- Kavan Markwood's recovery process involves physical therapy and rehabilitation, despite having multiple broken bones in his neck, clavicle, and back, as he recovers from the falling incident on the Pittsburgh Pirates' field.
- In an unprecedented turn of events, Roberto Clemente's wall at PNC Park was the site of an accident where Kavan Markwood broke several bones during a Pittsburgh Pirates game.
- Contributions for Kavan Markwood's recovery rounded up to over $58,000 as of Thursday, gathered through a GoFundMe campaign set up by his girlfriend's mother.
- After the falling incident, Kavan Markwood is now able to communicate, squeeze hands, and breathe on his own, as he shared in an exclusive interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- The South Allegheny School District graduate, Kavan Markwood, was a first-team all-conference player in football and was named team MVP before his unfortunate accident.
