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S. Fayette man recovering from burns

Wed, 12/26/2007 - 12:48pm
By: John Munford

A south Fayette man remained hospitalized Saturday after he suffered significant burns on his body while cooking at his home on Old Greenville Road, according to family members.

Robert Betsill was injured Dec. 11 and flown to the burn unit at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, said Capt. Pete Nelms of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Betsill received third-degree burns and is currently in an induced coma to help him recover from the injuries, said his nephew Kenny Betsill.

Kenny Betsill said the medic crews responded to the scene quickly and were very proficient in their care of his uncle.

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Still in comma
Submitted by KBETS on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 2:54am.

He is still in a coma docters have told me that he has a 30% chance of making it.Please keep us in your prayers.Thankyou medical crews for your help .Kenny

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KBETS- I Care
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Submitted by BPR on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 8:30am.

I can't imagine what you are going through, I can feel for you- and pray for you all the time- Skyspy told me about this and I thank him, May God give you comfort and peace- My heart goes out to you and your family. Please keep up updated on him- this touches me having loss people I love- but know God is in control and loves and cares for him, you and your family. Know that I care and I know others do, Skyspy, and God.

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Kbets
Submitted by d.smith700 on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 8:17am.

I understand that the coma is induced, meaning that he feels nothing until he can heal some.
Without the coma he might have problems with shock.

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KBETS Good Wishes for the New Year
Submitted by skyspy on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 8:00am.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take comfort in knowing that your uncle is in one of the best hospitals for treating burns. The fact that he was lifeflighted there means he got good care very quickly. I wish you the best for this new year, may you find strength, comfort, and good health.

Take care of yourself, it is very hard on your own health when you are helping someone in the hospital.

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Skyspy- Thanks
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Submitted by BPR on Tue, 01/01/2008 - 8:33am.

Thanks for letting me know, your a kind person- thanks for being a friend.

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