Overview

• Quickenden withdrew from the Yukon 1000 after a series of accidents on storm-hit lakes and rivers culminated in a wrist injury
• He and teammate Matty Green were pulled to shore by American travellers Kyle and Mel following a capsized canoe
• X-rays at a Yukon hospital revealed a fractured left wrist that was set in a sling and red plaster cast
• Quickenden used social media to confirm his safety, thank supporters and update fans on his condition
• He said he is now focusing on recovery and has hinted at a possible return to the endurance paddle race