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Surfer's Severed Leg Washes Ashore After Shark Attack in Australia

Doctors race to reattach the limb as 23-year-old Kai McKenzie recovers in stable condition.

  • Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a nearly 10-foot great white shark while surfing near Port Macquarie.
  • An off-duty police officer used a dog leash as a tourniquet, which helped save McKenzie's life.
  • The severed leg was found on the beach shortly after the attack and was put on ice by locals.
  • McKenzie was airlifted to a major trauma center, where doctors are assessing the possibility of reattaching his leg.
  • A GoFundMe campaign for McKenzie's medical expenses has raised significant funds.
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