Former U.S. Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. lost his home and almost all of his possessions, including 10 Olympic medals, in the raging wildfires that swept through Los Angeles. Hall Jr. described the terrifying experience as 'mayhem' and 'every person for themselves,' as he fled his home with only his dog and a few personal items. He expressed sorrow over the loss but emphasized his gratitude for his safety and the support of others.
The LA fires had former gold medal U.S. Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. feeling as if he were in a horror movie as he lost almost everything everything he owns, including his home and 10 Olympic s medals.. “It’s mayhem in Los Angeles . We were surrounded by flames. The embers were raining down on me as I jumped into my car. I had time to grab my dog and just a couple of personal items. It’s just every person for themselves. It’s tough. It’s a big loss … and everything I own.”Hall Jr.
Hall said he not only lost his 10 Olympics medals — five gold, three silver and two bronze — but also his world championship medals and other memorabilia from his decorated career.The GoFundMe page said Hall Jr. managed to collect his dog Puddles, insulin, a painting of his grandfather and a religious item from his daughter, Gigi, before exiting.
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