The three teenagers that suffered burns at a bonfire in Orangeville during Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 27 are still recovering.
Jerrin Huntington is currently at the University of Utah Burn Center and had his second surgery on Monday morning, which was deemed a success. He has had many visitors, and will accept all the prayers and love he can get. According to a Facebook page set up by Huntington’s family, as of Dec. 2, he was still on a breathing tube due to burns and swelling in his neck. His first round of surgery took place on Dec. 3. The surgery was successful with skin grafts to his chest, arms and hands.
Huntington’s hair is starting to grow back and on Dec. 5, his breathing tube was able to come out. On Dec. 8, he was able to get up and walk twice, and one of the times he walked all the way down the hall back to his room. Huntington is doing physical therapy twice a day and speech therapy as well. He also had the chance to have a super shower to scrub off some of the dead skin and ointments.
“We are still so grateful for the outpour of love and support and the continuance of support you all send to Jerrin,” Jaiden Huntington, Jerrin’s older sister, said.
Kayden Draper was released from Castleview Hospital and went to the burn clinic at the University of Utah the next day. It was determined he received second-degree burns on his face, neck and hands. He is now recovering at his home from the wounds he received.
Brenna Bogdin was transported to Castleview Hospital by private vehicle where she was initially treated in the emergency room before being taken to ICU. This was done for observation to make sure her airway didn’t swell. She suffered first and second-degree burns to her face, right ear, neck and both hands. Communication between the doctors at Castleview and the University of Utah Burn Center determined her course of treatment. Bogdin remained in ICU for approximately 24 hours. While there, her first round of debriding was conducted and all the unhealthy tissue and loose skin was removed. Three days after being released, she then went to the University Burn Center for a follow up so they could perform another round of debriding.
“I’m healing extremely well,” Bogdin said. “I was told the healing process could take between two to three weeks and most likely no scarring. I am extremely lucky and feel the treatment given to me by those at Castleview Hospital was essential in my healing so quickly. I’m very grateful for everyone that was there at the accident and for all of their help.”