Summary 27 year old Gayle Shann was working with her husband putting in fence posts on their property "Cantaur Park" when her glove became entangled in a drilling machine inflicting shocking injuries and nearly ripping her apart. It would take half an hour for the nearest neighbour to arrive and a further two hours for the flying doctor to get there. Luckily for Gayle that neighbour was a former nurse - but she was shocked by the extent of the injuries. Gayle's right arm and shoulder and had been ripped from her body, the left arm paralysed, her face slashed and a leg fractured. It's left Gayle physically dependent on her 24 year old husband for almost every need - from putting on her make-up to being fed meals - a bitter blow for a young woman who excelled at physical tasks and was a top competitive horse rider (camp drafting). The couple's predicament has galvanised the local community. They've raised about $200,000 - nearly three times their original target - to help with medical and rehabilitation costs. Australian Story details the drama of the combined rescue effort which saved Gayle's life - and relates the love story which is making it possible for her to cope with her injuries and stay on the land.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Apr 13, 2003
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary 27 year old Gayle Shann was working with her husband putting in fence posts on their property "Cantaur Park" when her glove became entangled in a drilling machine inflicting shocking injuries and nearly ripping her apart. It would take half an hour for the nearest neighbour to arrive and a further two hours for the flying doctor to get there. Luckily for Gayle that neighbour was a former nurse - but she was shocked by the extent of the injuries. Gayle's right arm and shoulder and had been ripped from her body, the left arm paralysed, her face slashed and a leg fractured. It's left Gayle physically dependent on her 24 year old husband for almost every need - from putting on her make-up to being fed meals - a bitter blow for a young woman who excelled at physical tasks and was a top competitive horse rider (camp drafting). The couple's predicament has galvanised the local community. They've raised about $200,000 - nearly three times their original target - to help with medical and rehabilitation costs. Australian Story details the drama of the combined rescue effort which saved Gayle's life - and relates the love story which is making it possible for her to cope with her injuries and stay on the land.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Apr 13, 2003
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
