The young girl who became the sole survivor of a Michigan plane crash has revealed how her father had saved her life.
On Saturday afternoon, an Island Airways aircraft carrying five people and two dogs crashed on the way to Welke Airport just a quarter of an hour after taking to the skies at Charlevoix Municipal Airport.
Following the devastating crash, it has been revealed that four people and two dogs have passed away. Among the deceased was the pilot, who has yet to be named, and passengers Adam Kendall, Kate Leese, and Mike Perdue.
Miraculously, Mike’s daughter, 11-year-old Laney, survived the crash. Even though she had suffered severe injuries, the girl is now believed to be in a stable condition.
As Christina Perdue, Laney’s mother, has since also revealed, her daughter had told her that the last thing she remembers was her father protecting her from the impact by hugging her.
“We are heartbroken with the loss of my husband, a father, brother, son and friend. He gave the best bear hugs, and I believe he grabbed our daughter and protected her,” the grieving wife told ABC News.
“Our prayers are also with our island community and the other souls lost in the accident.”
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page was started in the family’s name to help Christina and her four children during these challenging times.
“There has been a tragic plane crash on Beaver Island Saturday afternoon. Mike did not survive the accident. Laney is miraculously, the sole survivor of the plane crash,” the page reads.
“Laney was airlifted to Petoskey and then transported to DeVos in Grand Rapids via ambulance.
She is alert and talking and was able to tell them her mom’s name and phone number. She is being a trooper and so strong. There are many broken bones and injuries but most of them are ones that are going to heal on their own, another miracle!
“So many people have reached out and offered to help. At this time go fund me is a way along with prayers. Right now the focus is healing for Laney and the time frame is unknown.”
Our thoughts are with the Perdue family.
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