21-02-2025
Deer River man recovering from spinal injuries sustained in snowmobile crash
A Deer River man is continuing to recover after a snowmobile crash left him with severe spinal injuries earlier this month.
Jake Dunnell, 50, was involved in the incident in Deer River on Feb. 7. He suffered a broken leg and severe spine injuries, requiring surgery the next day. He was also intubated and placed on a ventilator.
Dunnell did not show signs of paralysis after the surgery, according to a GoFundMe created to support him during the recovery process.
Dunnell was transferred to a Duluth hospital for rehabilitation on Feb. 14, which was his 50th birthday.
'Any donations received are greatly appreciated and will be used for medical and living expenses, travel expenses and to help offset loss of income during his road to recovery,' the GoFundMe reads.
As of Thursday, the fundraiser had reached around $3,600 of its $5,000 goal.
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