Brisbane schoolboy who sustained critical injuries when he fell on school camp opens his eyes

A 14-year-old school boy who suffered critical head and neck injuries while on school camp has opened his eyes for the first time since the accident.

Connor Petterson, a grade 9 student from Marist College Ashgrove, was scaling a high ropes course in the Sunshine Coast hinterland on Wednesday when he became tangled and fell. 

He was knocked unconscious and airlifted to the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital’s intensive care unit, where he was treated for serious injuries, 9 News reported.  

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland officers have attended the camp over the past days to continue their investigations into the accident

Today the school released a statement saying the school boy had finally opened his eyes.

‘It is with a profound sense of joy that we inform you that Year 9 student, Connor Petterson, has received the ‘all clear’ after an MRI last night,’ the statement read.

‘Mr and Mrs Petterson have been overwhelmed with your prayers and support but ask that you please continue to pray for all people in ICUs.’ 

He was unconscious from the accident and airlifted to the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital’s intensive care unit with serious injuries

Adventure Alternatives managing director Todd Samorowski defended his company’s professionalism and safety

Adventure Alternatives managing director Todd Samorowski defended his company’s professionalism and safety after Connor Petterson, 14, became entangled in high ropes at Stanmore, north of Brisbane.

‘This was an unforeseen incident,’ Mr Samorowski said in a statement on Thursday.

‘It had nothing to do with the misuse or failure of any safety equipment, instructional or participant error.’

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland officers have attended the camp over the past days to continue their investigations into the accident.