In February 2007, Blake received minor injuries from a mortar blast while exiting a helicopter at a Sri Lankan air base in Batticaloa, where he was to attend a development meeting.
Pada bulan Februari 2007, Blake menerima luka ringan dari ledakan mortir saat keluar dari helikopter di pangkalan udara Lanka Sri di Batticaloa, di mana ia seharusnya menghadiri pertemuan pembangunan.