RUSHED TO THE ER: Miss Christine Robertson Reveals the Terrifying Night She Found Uncle Si Struggling to Breathe — and the Life-Saving Decision That Changed Everything…
In one of the most emotional episodes ever recorded of The Duck Call Room, Miss Christine Robertson — wife of Duck Dynasty’s beloved Uncle Si Robertson — broke her silence and shared the story that nearly changed everything. What began as an ordinary night at home turned into a terrifying race against time — a moment that could have ended in tragedy if not for Christine’s quick thinking and unshakable faith.
“It was just past midnight,” Christine recalled softly, her hands trembling slightly as she spoke. “Si wasn’t feeling right. He’d been quiet most of the evening — not joking, not talking like he normally does. Then I looked over, and I could tell something was wrong. His breathing… it just didn’t sound right.”
Within minutes, that quiet worry turned to panic. Si’s oxygen levels had dropped to 88, his skin pale, his chest rising and falling unevenly. “I grabbed the pulse oximeter — I always keep one nearby,” she said. “And when I saw that number, my heart just sank. I knew we couldn’t wait. I told him, ‘We’re going to the hospital. Now.’”
Her voice broke as she remembered those moments. “He didn’t argue,” she said, wiping away tears. “Si just nodded. And that’s when I knew it was bad — because my husband, he’s stubborn as a mule. If he agrees that fast, you know he’s scared too.”
The drive to the emergency room felt endless. Christine described praying out loud the entire way, her hands shaking as she held the steering wheel. “I kept saying, ‘Lord, please don’t take him yet. We still need him.’”
When they arrived at the hospital, doctors immediately took Uncle Si into critical care. His heart rate was dangerously high, and his oxygen saturation had fallen further. “They said if I had waited even an hour, it could’ve gone the other way,” she said, her voice quivering. “I don’t even want to think about that.”
Back in The Duck Call Room, the usually lighthearted crew sat in silence as she spoke. Jase Robertson’s eyes welled up. Willie, who has always described his uncle as the family’s “comic heartbeat,” bowed his head. “She saved him,” Willie said softly. “No question. She saved him.”
Fans of Duck Dynasty know Uncle Si Robertson for his endless stories, his laughter, and that raspy drawl that has brought joy to millions. But behind the humor lies a man who has quietly battled serious health challenges — including COPD, heart complications, and years of respiratory issues.
“Si’s been through more than most people realize,” Miss Christine admitted. “He’s a fighter, but even fighters need someone watching over them.”
Since returning home, Si has been recovering slowly but surely — with Christine by his side at every step. “He’s back to cracking jokes already,” she said with a smile. “He’ll say, ‘See, Jack? The Lord ain’t done with me yet!’”
The moment left the room — and the audience — deeply moved. What began as a frightening night has become a powerful reminder of love, faith, and the fragile gift of time.
“You don’t think about how quickly things can change,” Christine said in closing. “One minute you’re sitting together watching TV, and the next, you’re praying for one more tomorrow.”
For the Robertson family, those prayers were answered — at least for now. And for the millions who love Uncle Si, this story is more than just a scare. It’s a reminder of why his laughter still matters, and why every breath, every story, and every “Hey, Jack!” means more than ever before.