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Vali Graham Discharged After Near-Fatal World-Record Death Dive Attempt

The Newcastle native is pursuing intensive rehabilitation at home following emergency surgeries

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Overview

  • Graham leapt from a 42.5 m ledge at Minnehaha Falls and landed in an awkward pike position that caused multiple fractures, a concussion and a burst eardrum.
  • After regaining consciousness he pulled himself from the water and walked 1.2 km to a waiting vehicle that took him to hospital.
  • Surgeons repaired fractures to his T11 vertebra, sternum and skull and treated his burst eardrum before he was walking two days later.
  • He was discharged this week and says he feels mentally strong and ready to rebuild his body better than ever.
  • He will continue home-based therapy and strength training with support from friends, family and his online community.