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'Justice will be served': Georgia teen Trent Lehrkamp who was tortured in hazing incident speaks out

Trent Lehrkamp, 19, was left fighting for his life after he was allegedly tortured during a spring break hazing incident

GLYNN COUNTY, GEORGIA: A Georgia teen who was the victim of a brutal hazing incident has spoken out for the first time, while police have yet to announce any arrests.Trent Lehrkamp, 19, was allegedly attacked by a group of people at a house party on Saint Simon's Island off the Georgia coast on March 21. A Snapchat photo later showed the teen and the four boys allegedly tormenting him, with the unconscious victim covered in red spray paint and other objects.

Lehrkamp has now spoken out about the horrific hazing incident for the first time after the attack. He was reportedly forced to take mushrooms. He had to be put on a ventilator after his breathing dropped to a rate of six breaths per minute because he had been "drinking vodka and antidepressants," Daily Mail reports.

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'Justice will be served'

"I'm alive and doing well and I'm recovering, Lehrkamp told WSAV. "Just know, it's going to be a long time for me to get over this - through the trauma. But one day, hopefully within the next few months or so, I might be back. But justice will be served." The suspects have not been named as they are minors. 

After the incident, Lehrkamp's breathing became so shallow that he could not breathe on his own. By the time his father saw him, he had been placed on a ventilator. He was reportedly soaked in urine. Lehrkamp's entire body and hair were covered in spray paint, and he had a bruise on his left shoulder. After the teen was taken off the ventilator, he received further treatment out of state.

'You have many people supporting you'

His recent message received positive response on social media, with one user saying, "Trent, you can do this. It’s a marathon not a sprint. Don’t feel obligated to rush. You have many people supporting you, but that doesn’t mean you owe us anything. Your privacy is gold. Protect it." Another said, "Hang in there buddy! You have a whole new army of friends who will be standing by you as you seek justice." "Thank you for keeping Trent and his story in the news. I hope he gets justice and can fully heal from what he’s been through these past few months," one user said, while another wrote, "I hope Trent can feel the love and support from the country. We’ve got your back Trent."

"Glad to hear you are doing better Trent! You seem like you have a strong spirit. Continue to focus on your strength and I wish you success and happiness!" one user said, while another wrote, "He sounds good. Wishing him continued healing." "So good to hear from you, Trent. So many people are here for you, and we know you will recover and be stronger than ever," one user said. Another wrote, "One day at a time, one minute at a time. You can do this!"

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