Kai McKenzie: Australian loses leg but promises surfing return (www.bbc.com)
from girlfreddy@lemmy.ca to world@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2024 09:32
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Kai McKenzie, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) last Tuesday, when what he describes as “the biggest shark I’ve ever seen” attacked him.

But on Monday, almost a week after the attack, Mr McKenzie posted a picture of himself in hospital and an update on social media.

“Spot something missing? Hahah," the post was captioned.

Detailing the “crazy shark attack”, in an earlier Instagram post he said the outpouring of public support has “meant the absolute world”.

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apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2024 10:49 next collapse

The keen surfer had only recently returned to the water after suffering a significant neck injury which forced him to take time off from the sport.

Damn. His resiliency is admirable.

jam12705@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2024 12:54 collapse

Maybe he’s no good at taking a hint

FlyingSquid@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2024 13:09 collapse

Did he check under the sofa? That’s the first place I look when I lose things.

Psaldorn@lemmy.world on 29 Jul 2024 13:50 collapse

They did actually find it, but unable to reattach