A young male suffered multiple severe injuries after a fall and near-drowning. On presentation to the emergency department (ED), he was in a critical and unstable condition and his chances of survival were deemed very low. This case illustrates the management of the hypothermic multi-trauma patient and the remarkable recovery made possible by a high standard of care.
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