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Surgeons Give Greek Tourist Injured at Cottesloe Less Than 5% Chance of Walking

Community donations approach $200,000 to support lengthy rehabilitation.

Overview

  • He struck his head on a sandbank on New Year's Eve, was pulled from the water unresponsive, and underwent emergency spinal surgery at Royal Perth Hospital.
  • Medical teams report he remains in intensive care with no movement in his legs and limited hand function.
  • Doctors expect weeks more in hospital followed by a six-month rehabilitation program.
  • A nearby anaesthetist, lifesavers, and his cousin provided CPR that helped save his life.
  • His parents are traveling from Greece as the Hellenic Community of Western Australia coordinates fundraising that has neared $200,000.