Video taking off 14x its usual first day

Medic repeatedly entered Wainwright fire to save soldiers, mother says

Global News' report on Corporal Liam Keane shares his family's account of the rescues and his continuing treatment for critical injuries.

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Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 186,517 views a day, 14 times a normal first day on this channel (13,811).

“He ran into the fire”: Military medic critically injured saving comrades in CFB Wainwright fire

Liam Keane has undergone surgery. The Canadian military medic remains in critical condition after repeatedly entering the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta to rescue fellow soldiers, his mother says.

In Sarah Ryan's report for Global News, Tami Flexhaug describes her son's efforts continuing until he could no longer carry on. "He continued till his own injuries overtook him," she says in a written statement read by Ryan.

Keane is stationed in Edmonton with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. His mother remembers learning he would become a military medic as one of the happiest moments of his life. She also recalls a previous commendation for his compassion toward a patient, a detail that gives the report a glimpse of his work before the fire.

The Short drew an estimated 190,000 views in its first day, far beyond the channel's usual opening audience for that format.

The family thanks first responders and STARS air ambulance for their help. Of Keane's continuing hospital care, Flexhaug says: "His injuries are complex and extensive, but we have hope and know he is in the very best hands."

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