Good Samaritan at Karoo2Coast

[mulmi]

I only came back from weekend break now, so it is the first time that I can post this.

 

I am the guy that wiped out very close to the end before the last water point. I do not know what happened as I lost consciousness when I fell. I came to only when a guy pulled me out of the ditch with blood flowing over my face. I was completely disorientated.

 

The Good Samaritan took complete control when he found me. He phoned the emergency number as I was apparently trying to get back on my bike. He stayed with me and kept me calm until the first paramedic arrived. He gave his time to help me.

 

After the medic arrived he got on his bike and left.

 

All I can sort of remember is that his name is Arno (I think) and that he is from the Paarl. I think he said that he had 2 punctures on the race.

 

If anyone maybe know who I am talking about please pm me his or your details so that I can thank him. He is a hero in my book.

['Dale]

Wow

 

Angels exist nê

[mulmi]

Wow

 

Angels exist nê

 

I know. I thought the same

[Guest Frail4Life]

Great to know there is still Humans out there.

Not everyone wants to stop for your troubles.

 

Rest up well and Enjoy the ride.

['Dale]

 

 

I know. I thought the same

 

Recover well, man

[BarHugger]

Hope this account serves as a reminder for the rest of us that improving on your time does not serve as a reason to forgo on your humanity, compassion and care for fellow riders. You will feel much better about your ride when lending a helping hand. There is a thing such as "Die "Blinde Sweep". You don't know when it is going to strike, but when it does it hits hard and continuously (so don't complain when on the receiving end).

 

Respect to the Good Samaritan.......maybe start a thread for name and praise these individuals.

 

To the rider that got injured, hope you recover quickly.

[Ratty]

Isn't the last water point at the top of Concordia? Or is that just a doughnut stop? Any idea where about u fel?

 

Glad you are ok to tell the story. hope you recover quickly.

[johannrissik]

Name and Fame him.

[BarHugger]

I like....l like!

[Gas]

GOod read!

[Cat2forLife]

Nice to read about somebody doing something good on here for once. Seems to be a lot of negative topics

[bullet11]

I would say give that man a bells, but, in this case, give that man an espresso!

[lerouc]

Glad to hear you okay! I went past you when the paramedic were with you. Still remember him asking you how long do you think you were out...

 

Goodluck with the healing process!

[spiderkzn]

Wow what a goosebump. Maybe you should ask K2C organiser to track down the name with "Amos" or maybe start with A?

 

Let us know how your healing go. Speedy recovery

[PeterF]

Not sure if this helps much, but here are all of the Arno's.

 

[Surv0MTB]

Good on Arno!

 

Same thing happened at the Argus challenge last year. Buddy of mine is a firefighter with first aid training. We killed our total time helping this guy out who had passed out in the vineyards... was incredibly hot.

 

The satisfaction one gets from helping somebody in need far outweighs any satisfaction that comes from finishing a race. MTBing imo is as much about other riders as it is about you.