Dad suffers sickening head injuries falling from first floor balcony in heroic bid to save his son’s life
Brad sustained major head and neck injuries in the bid to save his son, including cracking his skull open, bruising his brain and fracturing his C6 vertebrae
A HERO dad-of-two suffered horrific injuries after he fell from a first floor balcony in a bid to save his son's life.
Doctors in intensive care couldn't believe Brad Lewis, 42, from Sydney, Australia, survived the fall at a friend's house on Saturday August 4 while playing with his son.
Eight year old son Oscar had fired Nerf gun bullets at Brad and when they missed, he ran to a first floor balcony to see where the toy ammunition went.
But the youngster lost his balance, and, seeing what was happening, hero dad Brad lunged to grab his son - but in the horror moment, Brad's speed and weight carried both of them over the balcony and they landed on the concrete below.
During the fall, Brad- a former army officer and deep-sea diver - pinned Oscar to his chest and curled around him, taking the full force of the impact on his head.
And even with his horrific injuries, Brad told his friend: "Are the kids ok? Don't let them see me like this, don't let me die mate."
"Let's all dig deep and support Suz, the boys, and their heroic dad in their time of need. The sooner the better."
The online fundraiser has already raised almost a third of its goal, and has been inundated with messages from well wishers.
One person wrote: "Mr. Lewis you are what real daddy's are made of. I pray to God a full recovery as life is not ready to lose a daddy like you."
Another added: "What a truly courageous and terriyfing experience for you and your family... Your wife and boys are so lucky to have you in their lives."
"The real character of people is revealed when they act without thinking. Brave and selfless trying to save your son without though for the consequences to you," one well-wisher said.
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