The mother of cliff-fall victim Blake Hayes thanks community as her son wakes from coma

Blake Hayes has woken for the first time since he was put in an induced coma after suffering horrific injuries after falling from a cliff near Warriewood blowhole on Monday.

Blake Hayes is flown from the cliff base below Turimetta head. Picture: Adam Ward

The mother of cliff-fall victim Blake Hayes revealed he had woken from his coma and spoken a few words to his relieved family.

Prue Bowman spent an agonising four-day wait while Blake, 17, had extensive surgery for injuries including a broken back, severe internal injuries and multiple fractures including both his wrists.

Blake Hayes is flown from the cliff base below Turimetta head. Picture: Adam Ward

But Mrs Bowman told the Manly Daily last night his team at Royal North Shore Hospital were able to let him wake from an induced coma for the first time yesterday morning.

“He is talking to us — it’s amazing,” Mrs Bowman said.

“Obviously he has got a long way to go but he has no head injuries, no brain injuries and no paralysis. He’s so lucky.”

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Mrs Bowman said her son knew where he was.

They ask him and he understands,” Mrs Bowman said.

She said that she was deeply moved by the community support after Blake’s accident on Monday.

Mum Prue Bowman and step dad Jason Bowman at the scene. Picture: Adam Ward

She said: “We can’t thank everyone enough. It was a terrible situation made a little bit better.

“There were so many people who helped him on the day and he’s got an amazing team at Royal North Shore.”

Blake’s stepfather Jason Bowman said the teen managed a smile as he woke from sedation.

“He has movement in his arms and legs,’’ Mr Bowman said. “He gave us a smile and knows we’re there and we feel blessed.”