BOISE, Idaho — The child who was injured at the New Year's Eve fireworks display in downtown Boise underwent three hours' worth of surgical procedures at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital early Thursday morning.
Senior Reporter Don Nelson provides an update on the child injured during the NYE fireworks show in downtown Boise
The young girl, Isabella, was watching the Potato Drop from a spot on Bannock Street when the initial blast from the fireworks shattered nearby windows. According to a GoFundMe Page, "a piece of glass struck Isabella in the face."
Following the incident, Isabella was transported to St. Luke's Children's Hospital, where "a specialist was required to graft skin, and she now faces a long and difficult road to recovery."
"We are deeply grateful to the first responder on scene who ensured Bella was transported safely and quickly, as well as the compassionate bystanders who stopped to help in those terrifying moments." - GoFundMe Page
That statement on the GoFundMe page goes on to explain that the child also suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder, "which can make processing trauma, medical procedures, pain, and sudden changes especially overwhelming. Because of this, her recovery, both physically and emotionally, may be more complex and require additional specialized support and therapy."
The GoFundMe page is set up to help the family with mounting medical bills, as Isabella requires ICU care and will need ongoing physical and trauma-informed therapy moving forward.
Idaho News 6 reached out to the City of Boise and the Idaho New Year’s Commission but has not received a response. We will continue to update this story.
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