Note: This story, originally making the news in October 2017, is being republished.
A New York mother recounts the terrifying experience of being scalped after her long hair got entangled in a car’s fan belt.
Alon Abare, now relying on a wig to conceal her injuries, faced a mechanical issue in October 2016. While working under the hood, her hair became caught in the running fan belt.
“Without thinking, I reached in, and my hair got caught,” Abare told Inside Edition.
In a desperate situation, she cried out for help, and her children swiftly came to her aid.
“I told them, ‘Find a pair of scissors and cut Mommy’s hair out so I can get free,'” she recalled.
Her son, Sam, promptly turned off the engine, while her daughter, Logan, carefully freed her hair from the machinery.
“They were incredibly focused and driven by the need to help their mom,” Abare said, commending her children’s quick thinking.
Dr. Keimun Slaughter, treating Abare at the Williams Center for Plastic Surgery in Albany, plans to prepare her scalp for a hair transplant in the future. Meanwhile, Abare wears a wig to hide her injuries.
“I wear my wig, and it feels like it’s still the same. But mentally, it’s a struggle,” she confessed tearfully.
To highlight the peril, Inside Edition collaborated with auto safety expert Lauren Fix. They demonstrated how rapidly hair can become ensnared in a fan belt by placing a wig on a mannequin under a car hood with the engine running. The wig was instantly pulled in and tangled, mirroring Abare’s experience.
This incident underscores the hazards posed by long hair not only around car engines but also with go-kart engines, farm machinery, and even amusement park rides.
Lauren Fix provides essential advice for anyone working around vehicles: “Always pull your hair back. If you’re checking for a leak or replacing parts, ensure your hair is secured and remove anything that could get caught. And always turn off the vehicle.”
Here are additional safety tips:
- Remove all jewelry, including bracelets and watches, as they can get caught or come into contact with electrical components.
- Avoid wearing anything that dangles, such as ties or scarves.
- Keep gloves in your car and wear them when working on it.
- Many auto parts stores offer free assistance with tasks like replacing wiper blades and filters.
Alon Abare’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the unforeseen dangers in everyday tasks. Her courage and her children’s prompt actions averted a tragedy, emphasizing the importance of safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
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