Indiana Man Begins Long Road To Recovery After 'Christmas Miracle'

SOUTH BEND, IND. — Less than a week after he was found alive in his mangled truck off of Interstate 94 in Indiana — where he was trapped for six days — Matt Reum considers him the most grateful person ever after supporters have raised more than $82,000 toward his medical bills.

Reum was found inside his truck last week by two fishermen who were scouting possible finishing spots when they happened upon Reum’s truck. Police said last week that Reum’s truck ran off of I-94 near Porter, Ind., on Dec. 20, where it remained undetected until the two fishermen found the truck and Reum last week.

On Saturday, Reum broke his silence after the ordeal, posting on Facebook that he can't find the words to express his gratitude to friends, family and strangers alike, who have reached out to him since he was found.

Police called the discovery of Reum’s truck a miracle. Officials with the union Reum is part of said that the 27-year-old Indiana man had his left leg amputated from the mid-thigh down. As of Tuesday, a GoFundMe started on Reum’s behalf by a friend to cover his medical bills has raised more than $82,000 toward a $100,000 goal.

In addition to the GoFundMe, Reum's union, Boilermakers Union 374, hosted a fundraiser at a South Bend bar that also went to assist Reum with his expenses.

In the Facebook post, Reum — who remains hospitalized in South Bend — wrote he faces a long road to recovery ahead.

“There will be lots of dips and bends and curves,” Reum wrote. “But I feel like with all of you behind me, I’ll be able to tackle anything. So for now, thank you. And for the future, let’s get this and Happy New Year.”