On June 1, 2018, 10-year-old Gavin Burns was injured in a lawn mower accident at his in Lewiston. He was taken by Mercy Flight to Oishei Children’s Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. Doctors were able to save Gavin’s leg, but unfortunately, they were not able to save his foot, which had to be amputated just above his ankle.
The little boy has had six major surgeries over the past two weeks and is now was cleared to continue his recovery at home. He has a long road ahead and will do so with his family by his side. Gavin is in good spirits.
On June 17, 2018 the Niagara County Sheriff Department gave a police escort once they enter Niagara County. Then Folks in community, volunteer firefighters from several departments, police officers from several communities, and others will line Creek Road as Gavin and his family come home.