About 7 years ago, my niece fell 35 feet into dry Siebert Creek out toward PA. Her back doc said she wouldn't walk again. She told me she would and she did. Graduated with her high school class and UW and is finishing up her tour with the Peace Corp in Africa. She's tough and is one of my personal heroes. Determination and belief in your self can be amazing things.
I hope it works out for this kid.