" Authorities estimate that the had been there anywhere from 2-to-5 years.
Everyone that went inside had to wear protective gear. The stench was so powerful that officials had to blast in fresh air while they worked.
Using the planks, they loaded the woman on to the trailer, still attached to the couch.
Removing her from the couch at that time would have been too painful, because her body was grafted to the fabric after years of staying put. Her skin had become one with the sofa and had to be surgically removed.
Detectives are investigating whether they have a case of neglect by the family or if this is simply a sad story.
The woman is still at an area hospital where doctors have removed her from the couch."
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A dramatic rescue attempt ends tragically.
Rescuers spent all night trying to save an obese woman from her Stuart home.
Early this morning, Gail Grinds died.
It was one of the most disturbing rescues local firefighters say they have ever been involved in.
Rescuers estimate the 600 pound woman had been there for 2 to 5 years.
She was covered in human waste and had to be taken to Martin Memorial so doctors could surgically remove her from the couch.
Martin County sheriff's deputies say they are investigating this case, but at this point, they don't know if they'll file neglect charges against the family. "
http://www.wpecnews12.com/engine.pl?...ttopstory.html
Everyone that went inside had to wear protective gear. The stench was so powerful that officials had to blast in fresh air while they worked.
Using the planks, they loaded the woman on to the trailer, still attached to the couch.
Removing her from the couch at that time would have been too painful, because her body was grafted to the fabric after years of staying put. Her skin had become one with the sofa and had to be surgically removed.
Detectives are investigating whether they have a case of neglect by the family or if this is simply a sad story.
The woman is still at an area hospital where doctors have removed her from the couch."
http://www2.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/C50275/
FOLLOW UP:
A dramatic rescue attempt ends tragically.
Rescuers spent all night trying to save an obese woman from her Stuart home.
Early this morning, Gail Grinds died.
It was one of the most disturbing rescues local firefighters say they have ever been involved in.
Rescuers estimate the 600 pound woman had been there for 2 to 5 years.
She was covered in human waste and had to be taken to Martin Memorial so doctors could surgically remove her from the couch.
Martin County sheriff's deputies say they are investigating this case, but at this point, they don't know if they'll file neglect charges against the family. "
http://www.wpecnews12.com/engine.pl?...ttopstory.html
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