LDL. He Restored the Light — Now He’s Fighting for His Life: The Story of Hunter Alexander

In January 2026, during one of the most brutal winter ice storms of the year, thousands of homes across Louisiana lost power. Roads were frozen. Temperatures plunged. Families waited in the dark, hoping for heat, light, and safety to return.

One of the men who answered that call was Hunter Alexander, a 24-year-old lineman.

While working to restore electricity, Hunter suffered a devastating electrical shock that nearly took his life. In a single moment, his job to protect others became a fight to save himself.

Today, Hunter lies in a hospital bed at LSU-Shreveport, surrounded by machines, doctors, and the constant prayers of a community that refuses to forget what he did.

A Night That Changed Everything

Hunter was injured while repairing storm-damaged power lines in freezing conditions. The surge of electricity tore through his body, causing severe internal and external injuries. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Doctors quickly realized this would not be a simple recovery. The shock caused massive trauma to his arms, and now surgeons are fighting to save them. Wound vacuum systems, repeated surgeries, and constant monitoring have become part of Hunter’s daily life.

His father, Daren Alexander, has been sharing updates that show how fragile — and how courageous — this battle still is.

One night, a blood clot clogged one of Hunter’s wound vac lines, triggering an alarm in the early hours of the morning. When the nurse cleared the blockage and resealed the system, Hunter was in intense pain. His dressings began leaking, and air leaks formed in the equipment keeping his wounds stable.

Yet even through these setbacks, Hunter remains positive.

Signs of Hope

Doctors are watching Hunter’s CK (creatine kinase) levels, which measure muscle breakdown in the body. Recently, his level dropped to 1,125, continuing a downward trend. While still high, this is a hopeful sign that his body is slowly stabilizing after the trauma.

Friends and family fill his hospital room daily, offering encouragement, prayers, and reminders that he is not alone. His strength is not only physical — it is emotional and spiritual.

A Hero Who Never Asked to Be One

Hunter never considered himself a hero. He was simply doing his job. But when he stepped into danger so others could stay warm, he became something more.

He restored power so families could survive the storm.
Now, the community is rallying to restore him.

Many people have asked how they can support Hunter. His family has shared a mailing address so supporters can send cards, prayers, and words of encouragement.

Hunter Alexander
LSU-S
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
Room: 9K-17

The Road Ahead

Hunter faces more surgeries in the coming days. Doctors remain cautiously optimistic, but his journey is far from over.

His family asks for continued prayers — for healing, for wisdom for the medical team, for strength for Hunter, and for peace for his wife and loved ones.

He carried the light when others were in the dark.
Now, the world is carrying it back to him.