Overview

• During a boat tow in Ras Al-Khaimah, the 11-year-old fell from an inflatable and suffered a near-complete arm laceration under his armpit.
• Local medics closed the wound with 17 stitches before the family transferred him to Dubai for specialist surgery.
• Surgeons in Dubai repaired torn triceps, a severed tendon and damaged nerves while inserting two drains in the arm.
• Bushido called the incident a stark reminder of life’s fragility, adding that he never wants to let his children go again.
• Anna-Maria Ferchichi has urged parents to reconsider water sports activities for their children based on their experience.