In 2003, when Aron Ralston was off hiking in the canyons of Utah, Aron fell down a narrow slot in the canyon. At the time of the fall, an eight-hundred-pound boulder came loose and landed right on Aron;s arm. Aron's arm was now stuck and he was unable to get it loose. For 127 hours, Aron was able to survive on some food, and a little amount of water that was left in his water bottle.
After being stuck under this enormous boulder for 127 hours, Aron knew that his survival required some harsh actions. Aron had no other choice but to amputate his arm, from the elbow below. Aron had a small pocket knife with him that he used to free his arm. He gingerly bandaged up where he had amputated his arm. Aron tied a rope around himself and pulled himself sixty feet up to the top of the canyon, and continued walking. He walked for over four hours when he noticed a helicopter.The helicopter saw Aron,was able to pick him up, provided him with care and brought him to the closest hospital for surgery. …show more content…
A few months later, after Arons surgery, he had his arm cremated.
Aron was given the ashes, and he had something special he wanted to do with them. Six months later on his 28th birthday, Aron reverted to the accident scene. He scattered the ashes of his arm around the scene where he amputated his arm. Aronhad felt that this was the right place for his arm to
rest.
Aron Ralston is a true model of a brave person. Aron doesn’t let anything get in his way, not even an 800-pound boulder. Till this day Aron still hikes and canyoneering. He will never let his accident preclude him from doing what he loves most. Aron became famous all around the world. He now has his own movie, which is called 127 hours. Also, he has his own book, which is Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Aron Ralston is a brave man, and inspirational to many people around the world.