"He called for medical help," Leeroy spoke softly, running his fingers through her hair. "I think he's gone to the gate to lead them here."

An ambulance didn't come, but rather, two people in red jackets carrying a backboard, oxygen tank, and first aid kit. Leeroy noticed with a general sense of gladness that one of the people was a woman. She knelt down on the other side of Sam and held out her hand.

"My name is Marijke," she said, then indicated her partner. "This's Brad. We're gonna help you get out of here, and to the hospital, okay?"