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19-Year-Old in ICU After Hampton Beach Sandbar Accident

His youth, coupled with surgery within 12 hours, offers a positive outlook for recovery.

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Overview

  • On June 23, Aiden Sloan dove into waves at Hampton Beach and struck a hidden sandbar, sustaining a concussion, bruised spine and broken neck.
  • He remains in intensive care at a Boston hospital with movement limited to his arms but not his legs or hands.
  • Sloan is expected to stay hospitalized for several weeks before transferring to a specialized rehabilitation facility.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $38,000 to help cover his mounting medical expenses.
  • Greenleaf Milford is donating a portion of its sales to support his ongoing treatment.