Miraculous Recovery

Ten-year-old Dakota had not been feeling well for a couple of days with flu-like symptoms, but on this September morning at his home in Presque Isle, his condition began deteriorating rapidly. His temperature spiked at 105 degrees, and by the time his mother, Carol, got him to The Aroostook Medical Center, he was unaware of his surroundings and couldn’t walk.

The doctors immediately suspected meningitis, and a spinal tap confirmed their fears. Dakota was diagnosed with the worst type of meningitis – bacterial. LifeFlight of Maine was called, antibiotics were administered, and Dakota was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center. Because of all the dedicated care Dakota received, two weeks after his illness began he had completely recovered with no complications and was back to playing basketball. “I am amazed at how well Dakota is doing every day,” Carol states. “I am very grateful for the fast, safe, and professional medical care my son received.”

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CommSpec Jason Eaton : Pilot John Marino
Nurse Steve Babin : Paramedic Sue Shorette