Is Caleb Coffee OK? TikTok star survives horrific falls from lava rock cliff, hospitalized with serious injuries
PAHOA, HAWAII: TikTok sensation Caleb Coffee has miraculously survived a harrowing accident but is now grappling with severe injuries following a terrifying plunge off a cliff in a lava rock terrain while hiking in Hawaii.
Caleb was in the company of friends when the accident occurred on August 16. According to reports, he slipped and plummeted from a substantial 60-80 ft cliff, eventually landing on the unforgiving rocks below.
Is Caleb Coffee ok?
A hopeful update on Caleb Coffee's condition emerged through an Instagram Story shared by his father, Jason, conveying that Caleb is now conscious and has experienced an improvement in his condition.
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His recent ordeal was nothing short of traumatic. Urgently airlifted to a medical facility, he was diagnosed with a fractured spine, broken femur, elbow, and wrist. Gashes and burns spanned his entire body.
Who is Caleb Coffee?
Caleb Coffee is a popular TikTok star. Caleb's substantial online presence includes over 11 million followers on TikTok and 1 million on Instagram.
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His vibrant and dynamic content often portrays him gamboling in nature, engaging in workouts, and enjoying time with friends. Caleb made his initial appearance on social media through his father Jason's Vine page back in 2013.
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Subsequently, Caleb created his own Vine account and managed to amass a substantial 200,000 followers. Continuing his digital presence, Caleb remains active on YouTube, where he boasts around 150,000 dedicated followers.
Who is covering Caleb Coffee's medical expenses?
To support his recovery, a GoFundMe campaign has been established for the 18-year-old. The page features poignant images of Caleb alongside his family in the hospital.
The page aims to collect $100,000, and donations worth $14,153 have trickled in till now.
The fundraiser aims to alleviate the financial burden, as Caleb lacked health insurance at the time of the incident.
The GoFundMe page description sheds light on Caleb's accident, indicating that the incident occurred around 2 pm.
Although the specific details of his injuries were not explicitly disclosed, it did note that he is currently unable to tolerate solid food.
The description also anticipates a potential escalation in the severity of his injuries over the upcoming weeks as the doctors conduct more tests on him.