Morley Wilson Park, commonly known as Quarry Park, was where the stabbing occurred. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Teen back at home and recovering after recent stabbing

Sep 28, 2021 | 5:00 PM

Wayne Bird is happy his 16-year-old son is on the road to recovery after a stabbing left him in critical condition and admitted to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

Last week, La Ronge RCMP were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at Morley Wilson Park on the evening of Sept. 22. Upon arrival, officers discovered Bird’s son with multiple stab wounds and he was transported to the La Ronge Health Centre, before being airlifted by STARS Air Ambulance to Saskatoon.

“I went to work the next morning because I didn’t know what happened and then when I was at work is when I got a phone call from Saskatoon Youth Intensive Care Unit,” Bird said. “They didn’t let me know very many details other than he was stabbed and in critical condition.”

Bird then travelled to Saskatoon to be with his son, who was on a breathing tube and in a pressurized room. Bird said doctors had to use draining tubes to remove excess blood accumulating near his ribs.

His son was released from hospital on Sunday and he’s now walking, eating and drinking. Bird noted, however, he needs assistance to perform daily tasks and it will be many weeks until he is fully recovered.

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“My son is now at home and recovering well from his injuries,” Bird said. “Anyone with further information about the incident please come forward. You can follow me on Facebook or message me.”

A 16-year-old male, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested as a result of an investigation and has been charged with aggravated assault. He will next appear in court in La Ronge on Oct. 18.

Bird would like to thank a number of organizations including La Ronge RCMP, La Ronge emergency medical staff, STARS Air Ambulance, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Youth Intensive Care Unit and larongeNOW. He’s also grateful for the support from family and friends.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno