Selfie taken shortly before three friends tragically died showed they missed heartbreaking detail
Three teenage girls tragically died in Utah's Spanish Fork Canyon Callum Jones A selfie taken moments before three. friends tragically lost their lives revealed a heartbreaking detail. Back in 2011, Utah County sheriff's Sgt Spencer Cannon said Essa Ricker and Kelsea Webster, plus the latter's little sister, Savannah, waved to engineers at the Utah Railway train as they ventured past the Covered Bridge Canyon crossing in the state.
But what the teens did not know was that a Union Pacific carrier was coming in the opposite direction.
Cannon went on to say the gap between the two trains was roughly three or four feet.
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The teens tragically lost their lives (Union Pacific / Essa Ricker / Kelsea Webster / Savannah Webster)
Essa and Kelsea were instantly killed in the tragic accident, while Savannah underwent surgery at a local hospital, but after doctors told her parents. she would not recover from severe brain injuries, life support was withdrawn.
Jayna Webster, Savanah and Kelsea's mom, wrote on her blog at the time: "We spoke to the doctors today and they informed us that Savvy's brain injuries were too great.
" Even though they've had done everything possible, Savannah will not be able to recover any further. We will keep her on life support till the end of the day, but it's time to say goodbye, for now, to an angel that walked among us. "
Just moments before the tragic accident, Savannah penned on Facebook :" Standing right by a train ahaha this is awesome !!!! "
Big train enthusiasts, the teens posed for a photo completely unaware a fast train was approaching in the other direction.
The selfie taken just seconds before the tragic incident sees headlights from the fast approaching train creating a halo.
The teens tragically did not hear the horn blasting.
John Anderson, a train conductor working at the time, said: "They were in their own little world."
The trio were stuck by a freight train (Getty Stock Photo)
Engineer Michael Anderson tried to get the attention of the three friends by blasting the train's horn, but to no avail.
"We watched in horror as we got closer," John heartbreakingly recalled. "We saw them for about 12 seconds until they disappeared from our sight and the train continued moving forward."
John sprinted to the track after the train came to a stop and found the first girl had no pulse.
He also came to the realization the second teen was no longer alive, so headed over to Savannah.
She was badly hurt, but alive.
"I told her everything would be OK and she relaxed a little," the conductor reassured the teen.
"I hoped she would make it and for some reason I really thought she would." Featured Image Credit: Union Pacific / Essa Ricker / Kelsea Webster / Savannah Webster
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'I have not been this calm in many years': People are loving 'magic' mushroom-infused coffee
It has a number of interesting ingredients Ellis Cochrane This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased. If you've ever experienced the dreaded 'afternoon slump' at work, you've more than likely been tempted to make yourself an extra cup of coffee or grabbed an energy drink to get you through the final few hours in the office. But that extra caffeine hit can often come with some undesirable side effects. We're talking jittery hands, restlessness and even the odd headache - not to mention difficulty getting to sleep. So how to get an energy boost without the side order of anxiety? Enter Orange County's Brain Food Coffee , which promises energy and mood-boosting caffeine without those pesky jitters. It's safe to say that we were intrigued. So, here's everything you need to know about the product . Nathan Dumlao / UnsplashPriced at £ 29.99 ($ 38) for a 200g Starter Kit Bundle of their Brain Food Coffee
, which should give you enough for 30 servings, you can also save 20% by signing up for a subscription, taking it down to £ 23.99 (which works out at just 80p per serving). The company is based in the UK but ships internationally, including to the USA.
Plus, you'll get a free tote bag with your first order along with a hand whip to help you nail that perfect iced coffee.
The product itself is described as a 'smoother, more sustained energy boost without the crash,' by the British brand . And a lot of that has to do with the ingredients it's made with.
Unsplash / Dai Ke
What ingredients does it contain?
Now, if you've not heard the word nootropics before, these are essentially supplements, which are often referred to as 'cognitive enhancers'. This means that they are designed to help improve bodily functions such as memory, focus and attention.
And Orange County's Brain Food Coffee is infused with nootropics including Lion's Mane mushroom, Rhodiola Rosea and L-theanine.
The first is thought to help maintain and grow neurons in the brain, while the herb Rhodiola Rosea is a de-stressor and is believed to balance cortisol levels in the body. And L-theanine is actually found naturally in tea leaves, and believed to have calming and relaxing properties .
Lion's Mane isn't the only mushroom to be included in this blend; There are three other fungi making up 4,000mg of the superfood in each serving. However, thankfully shoppers haven't been able to taste anything mushroom-y when they make a cup, so don't let the inclusion of them in your brew put you off.
Each serving also contains 80mg of caffeine and despite the fact that it is sugar and gluten free, you can mix it with your favorite syrups or milks to create your drink of choice. There's also the added bonus that it is vegan friendly.
Orange County Coffee
What are customers saying?
While one shopper confirmed that it 'does what it says on the bag,' another shared the difference that Brain Food Coffee had made on their everyday life.
They explained: “I was very, very sceptical about trying this for the first time. After three days I am gobsmacked. I have not been this calm and able to concentrate like this in many years. Normally my gut controls me, my sleep and mood. Not since Monday. I will be ordering a refill. A third customer admitted: "I've never really
believed in supplements, especially after trying every one to stay focused on studying every day. Congratulations, you managed to make me change my mind with these magic mushrooms! Featured Image Credit: Orange Country Wellbeing
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"A dose-response relationship was identified, and consumption of raw morel mushrooms was more strongly associated with illness than was consumption of those that were at least partially cooked."
Speaking to KBZK, Jon said: "I told my wife on her deathbed that I would hold those accountable for what they've done to her."
He added: "They've avoided all responsibility for the pain and suffering they've caused. Not only me and my son, but every person affected by their atrocious behavior,"
UNILAD has reached out to Dave's Sushi for comment.Featured Image Credit : 7KBZK
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Family of woman who tragically died in hotel's walk-in freezer reaches settlement in lawsuit
The body of Kenneka Jenkins , who died in 2017, was discovered in a hotel's walk-in freezer Kit Roberts The family of a 19 -year-old woman who died in a hotel's walk-in freezer have reached a settlement over her death. was attending a private party at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont in September 2017. But days later on she was found dead in a walk-in freezer at the hotel . questioning whether there had been foul play. They also raised concerns around how the police handled the case. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled that her death had been an accident, and her cause of death was given as hypothermia after being exposed to the cold. A toxicology report also found that she had alcohol and medication for epilepsy and migraines in her system, which had been a factor in her death.
Though many questioned how someone could have frozen to death in a walk-in freezer that could be opened from the inside.
CBS Chicago / Rosemont Police Department
Martin's attorneys wrote: "The widespread publicity of this case, including uncontrolled speculation and social media commentary, has resulted in various threats made against various individuals in the case.
" One of the main terms of the settlement for all parties were maintaining the confidentiality of the settlement. Ms
Martin has previously spoken about how the CCTV images could have helped staff to locate her daughter. In an interview on Chicago radio station 107.5 WGCI in 2017, she claimed
that one camera was pointed at the entrance to the walk-in.
: "There was a camera directly over this freezer.
"... At the closing of the meeting I asked the detective as well as the sergeant and the sergeant said aggressively 'There was no camera' so I guess the camera disappeared too." Featured Image Credit: Rosemont Police Department
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Chiefs fan who hosted party where three friends were found dead in backyard checks into rehab
Jordan Willis has reportedly checked himself into rehab following a tragic incident Gerrard Kaonga Kansas City Chiefs fan Jordan Willis has reportedly checked into rehab following the death of three friends found in his backyard. Three men, David Harrington, 37, Ricky Johnson, 38, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were all found dead outside a home in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 9.
This was two days after they went over to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the LA Chargers .
The home was rented by Willis who has now checked into rehab, according to reports.
After police received a call from one of the men's fiancée's, they went to the rented home to conduct a welfare check.
According to Willis, this was when he was informed that his three friends had died .
A source close to Willis spoke to Fox News Digital earlier this week about Willis' ongoing experience with addiction. The source claimed he is now 'facing his addiction head on'.
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"After the shocking loss of three of his close friends under extremely tragic circumstances, Jordan recognized that he had a problem with addiction," the source said.
The source did not elaborate further on the exact nature of Willis' addiction nor the details surrounding the tragic circumstances.
"He immediately checked himself into rehab after vacating his home and putting his things into storage," the source added.
It is not clear if any drugs were related to the deaths of the three men.
At the time, Willis' attorney, John Picerno, said in a statement: "Jordan is unaware of how his friends died. Like the rest of us, Jordan is anxiously awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology."
When informed by police of the bodies being found in the backyard, Willis claimed he had been asleep for nearly two days and did not realize his friends had died.
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Facebook / David Harrington
The three men were last seen alive two days prior to the watch party on January 7.
A fifth friend, who had been at the gathering, left the house around 11 pm while the others were watching TV, according to Willis' attorney.
A neighbor also told the Fox News outlet that they had seen two of the now deceased men arrive at Willis' house with 30 packs of beer on the night of the football game.
Kansas City Police Captain Jake Becchina has noted that the case is '100 percent not being investigated as a homicide '.
However, families of the deceased have revealed what they think happened , with one claiming 'nobody believes' Willis' version of events .
UNILAD has reached out to Picerno, Willis' attorney, for comment.Featured Image Credit: Facebook / Github
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Three teenage girls tragically died in Utah's Spanish Fork Canyon Callum Jones A selfie taken moments before three. friends tragically lost their lives revealed a heartbreaking detail. Back in 2011, Utah County sheriff's Sgt Spencer Cannon said Essa Ricker and Kelsea Webster, plus the latter's little sister, Savannah, waved to engineers at the Utah Railway train as they ventured past the Covered Bridge Canyon crossing in the state.
But what the teens did not know was that a Union Pacific carrier was coming in the opposite direction.
Cannon went on to say the gap between the two trains was roughly three or four feet.
Another Britney Spears knives dance
The teens tragically lost their lives (Union Pacific / Essa Ricker / Kelsea Webster / Savannah Webster) Essa and Kelsea were instantly killed in the tragic accident, while Savannah underwent surgery at a local hospital, but after doctors told her parents. she would not recover from severe brain injuries, life support was withdrawn.
Jayna Webster, Savanah and Kelsea's mom, wrote on her blog at the time: "We spoke to the doctors today and they informed us that Savvy's brain injuries were too great.
" Even though they've had done everything possible, Savannah will not be able to recover any further. We will keep her on life support till the end of the day, but it's time to say goodbye, for now, to an angel that walked among us. "
Just moments before the tragic accident, Savannah penned on Facebook :" Standing right by a train ahaha this is awesome !!!! "
Big train enthusiasts, the teens posed for a photo completely unaware a fast train was approaching in the other direction.
The selfie taken just seconds before the tragic incident sees headlights from the fast approaching train creating a halo.
The teens tragically did not hear the horn blasting.
John Anderson, a train conductor working at the time, said: "They were in their own little world."
The trio were stuck by a freight train (Getty Stock Photo) Engineer Michael Anderson tried to get the attention of the three friends by blasting the train's horn, but to no avail.
"We watched in horror as we got closer," John heartbreakingly recalled. "We saw them for about 12 seconds until they disappeared from our sight and the train continued moving forward."
John sprinted to the track after the train came to a stop and found the first girl had no pulse.
He also came to the realization the second teen was no longer alive, so headed over to Savannah.
She was badly hurt, but alive.
"I told her everything would be OK and she relaxed a little," the conductor reassured the teen.
"I hoped she would make it and for some reason I really thought she would." Featured Image Credit: Union Pacific / Essa Ricker / Kelsea Webster / Savannah Webster
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'I have not been this calm in many years': People are loving 'magic' mushroom-infused coffee
It has a number of interesting ingredients Ellis Cochrane This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased. If you've ever experienced the dreaded 'afternoon slump' at work, you've more than likely been tempted to make yourself an extra cup of coffee or grabbed an energy drink to get you through the final few hours in the office. But that extra caffeine hit can often come with some undesirable side effects. We're talking jittery hands, restlessness and even the odd headache - not to mention difficulty getting to sleep. So how to get an energy boost without the side order of anxiety? Enter Orange County's Brain Food Coffee , which promises energy and mood-boosting caffeine without those pesky jitters. It's safe to say that we were intrigued. So, here's everything you need to know about the product . Nathan Dumlao / UnsplashPriced at £ 29.99 ($ 38) for a 200g Starter Kit Bundle of their Brain Food Coffee
, which should give you enough for 30 servings, you can also save 20% by signing up for a subscription, taking it down to £ 23.99 (which works out at just 80p per serving). The company is based in the UK but ships internationally, including to the USA. Plus, you'll get a free tote bag with your first order along with a hand whip to help you nail that perfect iced coffee.
The product itself is described as a 'smoother, more sustained energy boost without the crash,' by the British brand . And a lot of that has to do with the ingredients it's made with.
Unsplash / Dai Ke What ingredients does it contain?
Now, if you've not heard the word nootropics before, these are essentially supplements, which are often referred to as 'cognitive enhancers'. This means that they are designed to help improve bodily functions such as memory, focus and attention.
And Orange County's Brain Food Coffee is infused with nootropics including Lion's Mane mushroom, Rhodiola Rosea and L-theanine.
The first is thought to help maintain and grow neurons in the brain, while the herb Rhodiola Rosea is a de-stressor and is believed to balance cortisol levels in the body. And L-theanine is actually found naturally in tea leaves, and believed to have calming and relaxing properties .
Lion's Mane isn't the only mushroom to be included in this blend; There are three other fungi making up 4,000mg of the superfood in each serving. However, thankfully shoppers haven't been able to taste anything mushroom-y when they make a cup, so don't let the inclusion of them in your brew put you off.
Each serving also contains 80mg of caffeine and despite the fact that it is sugar and gluten free, you can mix it with your favorite syrups or milks to create your drink of choice. There's also the added bonus that it is vegan friendly.
Orange County Coffee What are customers saying?
While one shopper confirmed that it 'does what it says on the bag,' another shared the difference that Brain Food Coffee had made on their everyday life.
They explained: “I was very, very sceptical about trying this for the first time. After three days I am gobsmacked. I have not been this calm and able to concentrate like this in many years. Normally my gut controls me, my sleep and mood. Not since Monday. I will be ordering a refill. A third customer admitted: "I've never really
believed in supplements, especially after trying every one to stay focused on studying every day. Congratulations, you managed to make me change my mind with these magic mushrooms! Featured Image Credit: Orange Country Wellbeing
Topics:Food and Drink, Shopping
Woman's heartbreaking final words before she died after eating poisonous mushrooms at restaurant
Donna Ventura became ill after consuming mushrooms and tragically passed away in hospital weeks.
later. Kit Roberts A woman from Montana shared a heartbreaking final message with her family before she died after consuming poisonous mushrooms. Donna Ventura, 64, became seriously ill just one hour after eating at Dave's Sushi, a sushi restaurant in Montana . When she dined at the restaurant in April 2023, Donna ate a sushi roll which was filled with salmon and morel mushrooms. Morels are a mushroom widely used in cooking and are generally considered safe to eat. However, they can be dangerous if they are not properly cooked and should not be eaten raw. The 64-year-old had been out to lunch with her husband Jon Ventura and some friends, but became ill just hours after eating the roll which is believed to have contained undercooked morels. She was one of 51 people who became sick after eating the mushrooms at the restaurant in April 2023. But tragically after she was transferred to Donna's hospital condition continued to deteriorate. Donna died on April 29, and had to scrawl a heartbreaking final message to her family using a red magic marker. Donna Ventura died around two weeks after eating at Dave's Sushi. (KBZK) Among the final messages she gave to her husband was: "I'm not sure I can go on much longer, how are we going to manage, I can not stand the pain." Donna's husband Jon told KBZK: “The last couple she wrote were to me and our son where she wrote, 'I love you', and to our son, she wrote, 'I love you, Mr. C '. He added: "It was surreal to think that the simple act of eating lunch would end up putting her in the intensive care unit. " The grieving husband explained how the toxins from the uncooked morel mushrooms destroyed her kidneys and liver and damaged her esophagus and trachea. Jon has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Dave's Sushi. His is one of two which has been filed as another diner, 74-year-old William Lewis, also died. The Center for Disease Control's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report examined the incident and found that morels had played a part in a spate of food poisonings affecting 51 people, including Donna and William. Donna's husband has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit. (KBZK) The study reads: “Consumption of morel mushrooms, which are generally considered edible, was strongly associated with gastrointestinal illness.
"A dose-response relationship was identified, and consumption of raw morel mushrooms was more strongly associated with illness than was consumption of those that were at least partially cooked."
Speaking to KBZK, Jon said: "I told my wife on her deathbed that I would hold those accountable for what they've done to her."
He added: "They've avoided all responsibility for the pain and suffering they've caused. Not only me and my son, but every person affected by their atrocious behavior,"
UNILAD has reached out to Dave's Sushi for comment.Featured Image Credit : 7KBZK
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Family of woman who tragically died in hotel's walk-in freezer reaches settlement in lawsuit
The body of Kenneka Jenkins , who died in 2017, was discovered in a hotel's walk-in freezer Kit Roberts The family of a 19 -year-old woman who died in a hotel's walk-in freezer have reached a settlement over her death. was attending a private party at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont in September 2017. But days later on she was found dead in a walk-in freezer at the hotel . questioning whether there had been foul play. They also raised concerns around how the police handled the case. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled that her death had been an accident, and her cause of death was given as hypothermia after being exposed to the cold. A toxicology report also found that she had alcohol and medication for epilepsy and migraines in her system, which had been a factor in her death.
Though many questioned how someone could have frozen to death in a walk-in freezer that could be opened from the inside.
Facebook / Rosemont Police Department
In 2018 Tereasa Martin, Jenkins' mother, filed a lawsuit against the parent company of the hotel, security firm and restaurant .
She claimed that staff had been negligent as they did not secure the walk-in freezer, and did not carry out a thorough search when Jenkins went missing.
The suit also added that staff had not checked CCTV footage which could have alerted them to Jenkins' whereabouts in the building, and sought $ 50 million in damages.
Jenkins' family have now now reached a settlement, attorneys acting for them have confirmed.
However, the exact amount agreed in the settlement has not been made public, and Ms Jenkins' mother has made it clear she wishes for the amount to be kept confidential.
In 2018 Tereasa Martin, Jenkins' mother, filed a lawsuit against the parent company of the hotel, security firm and restaurant .
She claimed that staff had been negligent as they did not secure the walk-in freezer, and did not carry out a thorough search when Jenkins went missing.
The suit also added that staff had not checked CCTV footage which could have alerted them to Jenkins' whereabouts in the building, and sought $ 50 million in damages.
Jenkins' family have now now reached a settlement, attorneys acting for them have confirmed.
However, the exact amount agreed in the settlement has not been made public, and Ms Jenkins' mother has made it clear she wishes for the amount to be kept confidential.
CBS Chicago / Rosemont Police Department Martin's attorneys wrote: "The widespread publicity of this case, including uncontrolled speculation and social media commentary, has resulted in various threats made against various individuals in the case.
" One of the main terms of the settlement for all parties were maintaining the confidentiality of the settlement. Ms
Martin has previously spoken about how the CCTV images could have helped staff to locate her daughter. In an interview on Chicago radio station 107.5 WGCI in 2017, she claimed
that one camera was pointed at the entrance to the walk-in.
: "There was a camera directly over this freezer.
"... At the closing of the meeting I asked the detective as well as the sergeant and the sergeant said aggressively 'There was no camera' so I guess the camera disappeared too." Featured Image Credit: Rosemont Police Department
Topics: News , US News , Chicago
Chiefs fan who hosted party where three friends were found dead in backyard checks into rehab
Jordan Willis has reportedly checked himself into rehab following a tragic incident Gerrard Kaonga Kansas City Chiefs fan Jordan Willis has reportedly checked into rehab following the death of three friends found in his backyard. Three men, David Harrington, 37, Ricky Johnson, 38, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were all found dead outside a home in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 9.
This was two days after they went over to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the LA Chargers .
The home was rented by Willis who has now checked into rehab, according to reports.
After police received a call from one of the men's fiancée's, they went to the rented home to conduct a welfare check.
According to Willis, this was when he was informed that his three friends had died .
A source close to Willis spoke to Fox News Digital earlier this week about Willis' ongoing experience with addiction. The source claimed he is now 'facing his addiction head on'.
FOX4 News Kansas City "After the shocking loss of three of his close friends under extremely tragic circumstances, Jordan recognized that he had a problem with addiction," the source said.
The source did not elaborate further on the exact nature of Willis' addiction nor the details surrounding the tragic circumstances.
"He immediately checked himself into rehab after vacating his home and putting his things into storage," the source added.
It is not clear if any drugs were related to the deaths of the three men.
At the time, Willis' attorney, John Picerno, said in a statement: "Jordan is unaware of how his friends died. Like the rest of us, Jordan is anxiously awaiting the results of the autopsy and toxicology."
When informed by police of the bodies being found in the backyard, Willis claimed he had been asleep for nearly two days and did not realize his friends had died.
Facebook / David Harrington The three men were last seen alive two days prior to the watch party on January 7.
A fifth friend, who had been at the gathering, left the house around 11 pm while the others were watching TV, according to Willis' attorney.
A neighbor also told the Fox News outlet that they had seen two of the now deceased men arrive at Willis' house with 30 packs of beer on the night of the football game.
Kansas City Police Captain Jake Becchina has noted that the case is '100 percent not being investigated as a homicide '.
However, families of the deceased have revealed what they think happened , with one claiming 'nobody believes' Willis' version of events .
UNILAD has reached out to Picerno, Willis' attorney, for comment.Featured Image Credit: Facebook / Github
Topics: Kansas City Chiefs , News , US News
