Tyler Racutt burned in freak accident!

On June 26, 2009, 12-year-old Tyler Racutt and his father, Curt, were burning brush in their backyard when a gasoline can was kicked and the fire took a turn for the worse. Tyler's clothes caught fire and his father scrambled to douse the flames. Both of them have been taken to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis for treatment.

Tyler suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arms, torso, and legs. Curt is also hospitalized for the burns he suffered trying to help his son. Both are expected to recover fully but Tyler faces skin graft surgery and a lot of physical therapy.

Here are some links from local news channels KARE 11 and WCCO 4:

http://wcco.com/local/tyler.racutt.burned.2.1062720.html

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=818450&catid=14

This blog will be maintained by Tyler's Mom (Jess), maternal aunt (Shannon), and his Papa Dana.

Please keep Tyler in your thoughts.

Shannon