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Fan Partially Paralyzed After Punk Rock Singer's Stage Dive.

24-year-old Bird Piché suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury at a Trophy Eyes concert in Buffalo, New York, and faces a long recovery.

Bird Piché.
John Floreani of Trophy Eyes performs at WorkPlay on Sept. 16, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Overview

  • Bird Piché was injured when Trophy Eyes frontman John Floreani jumped into the crowd, landing on her neck.
  • The incident occurred on April 30 at Mohawk Place, a venue with a strict no stage diving policy.
  • Piché has regained some motor functions but still struggles with fine motor skills and faces a lengthy rehabilitation.
  • The band halted the show immediately and has donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe page for Piché's recovery.
  • Medical specialists are cautiously optimistic about her full recovery, though the prognosis remains uncertain.