Footy star fell from a pub ROOF as fresh details emerge on events that led to him being placed in induced coma
- Sam May fell through the roof of a pub
- Footy star is in an induced coma
- Teammates did not know he had fallen
The Australian Rules footballer who was in an induced coma suffered “life-changing injuries” after falling from the roof of a pub, it has emerged.
Sam May, 24, of the West Adelaide Bloods, fell from the roof of the Pier Hotel in Port Lincoln, South Australia, in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to 7News.
The incident occurred after the Bloods played a SANFL match against Norwood at Centenary Oval for the annual Teakle Cup.
Seven reports that May climbed onto the roof after being separated from his teammates. No one knew he had fallen until the team arrived at the airport for their flight home later on Sunday.
A Bloods official found him seriously injured in the hotel around 9 a.m.
Sam May, 24, is in an induced coma after reportedly suffering ‘life-changing’ injuries in an incident outside a pub in Port Lincoln, South Australia
May is a defender for the West Adelaide Bloods in the SANFL competition. He has been placed in an induced coma after suffering ‘life-changing injuries’ in an off-field incident
May, a 182cm defender, had recorded seven disposals, three marks and three tackles in the match played in the Norwood regional zone on Eyre Peninsula.
His club released a statement confirming only that an ‘incident’ had occurred.
“The West Adelaide Football Club can confirm that senior men’s player Sam May was involved in an incident in Port Lincoln early on Sunday morning,” Bloods CEO Conny Wilson said.
“Our priority is the health and wellbeing of Sam and his family, as well as the wider West Adelaide community.”
May fell through the roof of a pub in Port Lincoln early on Sunday morning
The injured player’s family thanked club doctor Megan Deakin, who was one of the first people on the scene to assist May.
May’s family also released a statement thanking supporters for helping them through a difficult time.
“We are truly grateful for the incredible care our beautiful boy received in Port Lincoln (before being transferred to Adelaide and now at the RAH),” his family said in a statement.
“He is blessed to be surrounded by such caring, smart people. Special thanks also go to club doctor Megan Deakin, who was one of the first responders assisting Sam.
“We are forever grateful that his loyal Westies family and the beautiful Heard family were by his side.
“Sammy is the light of our lives and we absolutely love and adore him, as do everyone else fortunate enough to meet him. As awful and difficult as it is, we just have to wait now.
“Your love, strength and prayers for our Sammy are extremely appreciated. We have always been so incredibly proud of Sammy, for all he has achieved and the fantastic young man he is; he has always been such an inspiration.
“We all know he has the heart of a lion and an incredibly courageous spirit. He will do everything he can to get back to his best. Sincere thanks and much love.
“Sue, Daz, Tom and Sam.”