Rescue
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 06:08AM Well the rescue plane is finally in the air.
I am so relieved and all credit must go to the BMC, Assistance International and Fortis insurance.
Orchestrating rescue to Antarctica during such freak cold and windy conditions like we have seen here is not easy.
Nothing is assured whether the plane can actually land but it is now in the good Lord's hands.
I really am beginning to struggle now with the pain in my shoulder and it has been four almost sleepless nights. Thank you everyone involved with this rescue again....and I am so sorry for getting injured in such an impossible place.
The final piece of good news is that we have managed also yesterday to get the jetski running and flying around a patch of melted coastal lake ice.
Together the guys dragged it across the ice to where the melt was, and in a howling gale, where everything froze in seconds, they launched the ski!
The bio-ethanol worked, she started first time, and the world's fastest, cleanest burning jetski was off. It was a great sight to see, so the opposite to what anyone of us could quite believe we were seeing, but it was a great culmination of a trip that has taken us to some real highs and lows.
We got a pick up from Patrick's team, and Stefan and Paul have been amazing, going that extra mile so often for us, and we were all soon back at camp.
I have been strapped up by the Russian doctor and we are just sat waiting now for the plane. God only knows how it can land in this howling wind. If it can then all my team will join me out of here. Our mission is complete.
Thank you again everyone involved, BMC, IA, Fortis, BA, WD, the Russians and of course my team.I owe you everything. Say your prayers the plane can land.
Bear x
Reader Comments (21)
Bear, a preyer sent your way. Glad the doc is there.... hold on buddy, you can do it.
We're thinking of you. And I wish you good luck and a good night sleep! I hope you get well soon!
-x- Kirsten.
(my english isn't verry good, so I hope you can understand it)
We're thinking of you. And I wish you good luck and a good night sleep! I hope you get well soon!
-x- Kirsten.
(my english isn't verry good, so I hope you can understand it)
That's fantastic news. At last you are all on your way home.
Have a safe journey back and we can't wait to see you all soon.
much love
Jane, Ella, Tess and Daisy x
Godspeed to you all - get home safe and sound! Much love and prayers for a speedy recovery Bear.
Bear,
Glad to hear everything is fine, considering the situation, sadly i didnt know about this site until i read on CNN about your injury (i guess i have to learn to keep up with the jones, lol)
i wish you all the best in making a safe return and hope your injury doesnt slow you down to much, injuries havent seemed to slow you much in the past, the pics that have been posted are amazing as well and the lasndscape looks very unforgiving and cold (very cold)
good luck ;)
Dear Bear,
Those are wonderful news.As there is a say:In everithing bad is something good too , I belive that this is gonna work for you to.
I wish you safe return home!
It's wonderful that you were able to get the jet skis out there too! The team is in my thoughts constantly. I pray the plane can land and get you all out of there. Keep your chin up despite your miserable pain. Soon it will all be over. My Dad always says, "This too shall pass". You have all been such troopers. Thanks for always going the extra mile to make a difference! You've got great support with you and back at home......and all over the world, so that should be of the greatest comfort! Hope to hear soon that the plane has landed and you're all on your way to Cape Town. Hugs!!
Bear,
Get back safely.
Supporters in Cleveland.
I hope you get better bear grylls because I am a big fan of yours!
Bear, que te recuperes pronto; te queremos mucho en Chile, que llegues bien y soportes el dolor, no todo es para siempre y esto pasará.
Mantener informados por favor ya que todos preocupados por ti...
Bear, I have been following your expedition diary, but not the last few days, I was so sorry to read about your accident - the only good thing was that I could then read that you are on the mend and hopefully shortly on your way to the treatment you need.
I hope you are not in too much discomfort and get a nice long, warm ngihts sleep soon,
Take care and no more 'marcarena' for you for a while xox
Hey team, I hope you are finding things to do while you're waiting for the plane, Hopefully by now you are on your way to Cape Town but just incase you're not, know that we are thinking about you all the time and wish you the best! Many smiles and hugs!! I am listening to music right now and thinking about the great vastness of what you are experiencing. What an awesome opportunity and something you will always be able to hold dear. This jouney will end, for another to begin. ;0) We all wish you well and many blessings your way! Report when you can, even if it's just to say Hi!! Love you all tons! Proud of you!
I'm praying for your speedy recovery and a safe trip back home!
Bear// I'm praying for you, your healing and your safety.
Keep reminding yourself that God can do the impossible.
Thank you for being an inspiration to so many.
Dear Bear
Get well mate our hopes and prayers are with you!
Love watching your work everynite here in Melbourne Australia
Keep eating wicked stuff!
Your Fans
Scott and Kelwin
Mr Grylls,
Your fortitude is unmatched except mostly by men of a bygone era. As such, you are an extremely visible example of what one man can achieve when in all seems lost and when hope seems no more; make the right decisions and anything can be overcome. Just be sure that at the end of the day, thanks be given to God for the lessons learned.
God has a purpose for you and with every episode and tribulation you endure, you fulfill that purpose. Thank you Sir for your example.
Paul W. Roberts
Round Rock, Texas U.S.A.
I shall keep you in my prayers. To a speedy recovery...
Bear,
Glad to hear that you are on your way out, My prayers are with you for a speedy return and a full recovery! You have gone through so much in your life already and I know that you can take this one aswell. Glad to hear that the doctor is with you and wishing you a confotable return!!
Your team has done so well and congrats to you and them for completing your mission!!!
God bless you and your team, my prayers are with you!
Love Sara xxxxx
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful!!
I know you can overcome this challenge aswell!!!!! Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!
My husband and I watch your show all the time. You and your family are in our prayers.
Get well soon!!