ESPN reporter gives update on family health emergency and opens up on 'most terrifying day of my life' ESPN's Laura Rutledge has opened up about the 'most terrifying day' of her life, which was Christmas Day in 2023.
Rutledge is in New Orleans for the Super Bowl this week, her first time in the city since covering the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed by a day after a terror attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's Day.
While many had just opened presents from under the tree and were sitting back watching the Kansas City Chiefs play the Las Vegas Raiders, Rutledge in her family were in a panic with her then-7-month-old son Jack.
After Jack surgery earlier in December, the Rutledge family was gathered at Laura's grandmother's home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, per Front Office Sports, when chaos ensued.
Laura and Jack were quickly taken via helicopter to Charleston for emergency surgery, while her husband, Josh Rutledge, had to make the two-hour drive.
