Grandmother hopeful as Yaro wakes from 66-day coma: 'He looked me in the eyes'

Claudine Deschacht clings to hope for her 19-year-old grandson, Yaro D'Hoore, who has begun to emerge from a 66-day coma. Yaro was found in critical condition on April 4th after being involved in a fight, and has been hospitalized since.

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When we let him hear a song and told him he wasn't alone, he had to cry. That was heartbreaking.

Deschacht noted a significant change in Yaro's gaze, describing it as conscious and responsive. "We asked Yaro to open and close his eyes. He did that," she shared. "For the first time in a long time, we felt hope again."

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We asked Yaro to open and close his eyes. He did that.

While Yaro has shown reactions, including tears when hearing a song and his mother's reassurance that he was not alone, his recovery is still in its early stages. He remains on a ventilator and requires medication. Doctors plan to sit him up in a chair to assess his reaction.

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For the first time in a long time, we felt hope again.

Family and friends are encouraged to bring personal items to the hospital, such as photos and music, to aid Yaro's memory recall. Deschacht expressed gratitude for the support she has received, both from those close to her and online, as she navigates this difficult period.

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He reacted. Can you imagine? Our Yaro? That he reacted? Something has changed. Yes, hope is now the best word.