MACHIASPORT, Maine — The Maine Warden Service says a man who became lost in the woods in Washington County was hypothermic, with a body temperature of 83 degrees, when he was found.
Wardens already were searching for Levin Moores in Machiasport when he called 911 after sunset Thursday. He told dispatchers that he was lost and didn’t have shoes or a coat.
Dispatchers used GPS information from Moores’ cell phone to advise the Maine Warden Service of the approximate area where he was located. By the time an ambulance arrived, Moores’ body temperature had fallen to 83 degrees, more than 15 degrees below normal.
Hypothermia sets in when the body temperature drops to 95 degrees. Officials say that in extreme cases victims strip off clothes because the cold causes a burning sensation.
Do people fully recover from situations like this? If hypothermia is anything below 95 degrees and he was at 83 degrees you would think that would have to cause some sort of permanent damage????
Folks have recovered from hypothermia, sometimes miraculously, but it all depends on whether treatment starts before irreversible events happen…..once frostbite happens or beyond there most likely will be damage beyond repair, but the individual may survive…..freezing of cells, muscles, nerves and small blood vessels will cause permanent damage, and beyond that if blood flow is disrupted to any extent then tissue death usually results…..worst case, freezing and prolonged interruption of blood flow leads to organ death, and multiple organ failure which leads to the catastrophic level….sometimes sub-therapeutic body temps, actually help preserve body tissues to a point and early intervention helps reverse the effects……therapeutic hypothermia is used in some settings to help reduce the risks of injury following some procedures or events….very interesting medical topic…..
Very informative info. Thanks.
The Dr. knows… You are correct.
Not even remotely funny, Tom. Since you know absolutely nothing about the circumstances leading up to this, I suggest you refrain from commenting.
Ever think maybe this is an older person who became confused and wandered off?
Ever think maybe this could be your father or grandfather?
Some people like Tom are ignorant and can’t help themselves!
The article tells us very little. At some point, he realized his dilemma. By the time help arrived it was dark. How much did he wander about before collapsing? His outer clothing, if he had any to begin with could be scattered. If his core temp was 83, a fair amount of time elapsed between his feeling chilled and the decision to call for help. During that time the brain functions began to slow and the irrational pattern set in. None of us have an idea at this point what caused him to be out there, but despite the scant information, I’m sure there will be plenty of surmises and, yes, judgments about the whole matter – most if not all of them of no help to anyone.
When you “half-read,” you get “half facts.”
huh?
What is it with men…
…and directions?
Disclaimer: No offense intended toward this elderly gent. Hope he recovers.
Unless I’m missing something, what makes you call him an “elderly gent”?
like i said up above he is my brother. he is only 30 yrs old.
Thanks for answering my question that dwneast wouldn’t. Sincerely hope he makes out well!
I know Levi very very well, my name is Katie please give him my best and tell him I hope he has a speedy recovery
Lucky guy, good work by the wardens
He was fortunate to be coherant enough to call. Wow.
He is lucky he had a phone with him and the rescue people got it done quick.
this is my brother. His name is spelt worng in here. his name is Levi Moores Jr. he is in stable condition as of right now
Glad to hear that.
thanks
Thank you for letting us know, waycott. Sending your family some hugs and well wishes as you go through this and I’m so relieved your brother is okay.
thank you maingal17 as far as i know right now the bangor hospital is asking for imidate family only to come and see him
Hopefully he has a quick recovery!
Glad to hear he is going to be ok. Good thing he could be located by the cell phone signal.
Hope he makes a full recovery. best wishes to him.
You brother is one tough Old Bird! Best of luck to you and you’re family.
Why was he out in the woods in the cold without a coat and shoes but he had his cell phone?
Read Aldin1’s post…….
Im glad he was able to get cell phone reception when he did!!! hope he gets better.
I don’t know if you can recover from what ails this guy!
We don’t thank the wardens, police, and dispatchers enough for what they do every day for all of us. Hell of a job here saving this man’s life.
Growing up, my mother always told us, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Some of you should take that lesson, and be careful what you say until you look in your own back yard. These people have feelings and family that reads this. Good job, anyone involved in the rescue. Good luck to the young man, hope he’s doing okay.