Easton Oliverson, who is a Little League World Series player, seriously injured his head after he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex.
The near-death accident took place on August 15, on the premise of Oliverson’s uncle Spencer Beck.
He is currently recovering in the hospital since the accident. According to reports, his MRI came back normal, and he has begun walking to the bathroom, Mark Ence, the manager for Snow Canyon, Utah said.
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“I’m not familiar with the recovery process of that sort of injury,” Ence said. “But he definitely is improving and the family wanted to let everyone know that they are grateful for the thoughts and prayers and they feel like the prayers are working.”
Who is Easton Oliverson?
The 12-year-old player is a pitcher and outfielder for Utah’s Snow Canyon Little League staff.
According to Miraclesfortank, an Instagram web page giving updates on Oliverson, who also goes by “Tank,” said that the young boy suffered a fractured cranium and Epidtrural hematoma.
Medical doctors managed to stop the bleeding.
Oliverson has been replaced by his 10-year-old brother Brogan, who is serving as an alternate player on the Mountain team. He was added to the roster.
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“You’re allowed to have 14 on a roster,” Ence said. “We had 13 and we were able to get Easton’s little brother Brogan to come and be with our team, so he arrived yesterday. The family is extremely excited. I think it’s going to be huge for the family in terms of the healing process to have Brogan be there.”
“It gives you a good feeling that people can cheer for an opponent like little Brogan,” Ence said before the game. “Even though you’re playing against them, there’s things bigger than baseball.”
Jace Oliverson, the 12-year-old’s father, updated his son’s health on Facebook saying that his son pierced an artery, causing bleeding on the brain, and required skull removal.
“Oliverson’s horrific surgery was a challenge, but the doctors are all incredibly upbeat,” Jace said. Meanwhile, Easton Oliverson’s uncle, Spencer Beck, told the Salt Lake Tribune. “So far, all of the moves forward have been positive.”