Body cam footage shows medics trying to save Jeremy Renner moments after terrifying snowplow accident
RENO, NEVADA: In a recently shared body cam footage by Washoe County Sheriff's Office, the harrowing view of the medics trying to save a battered Jeremy Renner moments after the New Year’s Day snowplow accident can be seen.
In the video, shared by TMZ, the actor is surrounded by a team of medics fighting to save his life in the aftermath of the snowplow tragedy can be seen. The rescue effort was filmed on a police body camera when the gravely injured Marvel star lies on the ground, with five emergency responders working quickly to stabilize him. The bizarre scene is taking place just close to a large pool of blood where the plow ran over the actor.
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The 'Rennervations’ star was crushed by the 14,300 lb snow plow for which he suffered 30 broken bones. He was then quickly airlifted to the hospital in severe condition. While waiting for the chopper, medics appeared to have loaded him into an ambulance. We now know he had a collapsed lung, and a pierced liver, apart from having more than 30 shattered bones, Yet he survived the New Year's Day calamity in large part because of the first responders pictured in the video.
The police video also shows Jeremy's nephew describing the terrifying event, including how Renner climbed out of the snowplow cab to check on him. When the plow continued to roll. he was sucked under its tread while attempting to get back into the cab and prevent it from hitting his nephew. When his nephew explains Jeremy's gallantry at that moment, the officers on the scene are visibly stunned.
Jeremy Renner's recovery story
The 'Mayor of Kingstown' star has always taken to his social media to update his fans about his recovery process. A few days after the accident, he shared, "Thank you all for your kind words. 🙏. Im too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all."
Again in January, while revealing he had more than 30 broken bones, he said, "Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years …. Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love ❤️ I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness for my family and I …. Much love and appreciation to you all. These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens . Love and blessings to you all 🙏❤️🙏."
Continuing with his miraculous recovery, in March, the 'Hawkeye' actor shared his journey of using anti-gravity bike to be able to walk again. He wrote, "I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will. #minduful #intended #recovery."
I now have to find OTHER things to occupy my time so my body can recover from my will. #minduful #intended #recovery pic.twitter.com/TuDFSMVJHY
— Jeremy Renner (@JeremyRenner) March 26, 2023
First red carpet appearance
Last tuesday, on April 11, Renner made his first red carpet appearance following the accident in Los Angeles during the premiere of his new Disney+ series 'Rennervations'. During that time, he told to People, "I'm overflowing with gratitude and excitement unlike [anything] I've felt in a very, very long time, you know?," before adding, "Because it's not a movie that I'm promoting, It's not a show, it's my, it's my life, man, this is what I do."
He also shared it was the first time he has gone out of bed and was out of rehab. "It's intense, you know, for me, it's a lot, but it's a step in the direction I want to be going, right? And this is exactly what I want to be doing and exactly where I want my life to be right now," said the star.