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I learned last night that a young kid (not sure of age) close to my area had an accident while wakeboarding. Somehow the board flew back and hit him in the throat. He has a collapsed trachea and the doctors are not sure at this point if he is going to live. I don't know all the details and hope I'm relaying accurate information. If anyone knows any more details, please share. My prayers go out to him and his family.
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In my prayers as well.
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allen where did the accident happen?
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i just heard a little more info...
his name is andrew hudson and he's from the florala area... he did get hit with the board and from the sounds of it most of his neck was crushed, lungs were collapsed and he was placed in a drug induced coma. he's doing much better now and is off of life support. he's communicating by dry erase board. the good news is the possibility of brain damage at the this point is slim. let's all keep him in our prayers!
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The guy's name is Andrew Hudson from Florala, Alabama. He is 19 yrs old. The accident happened in Tuscaloosa. His board hit him directly in the throat He is doing much better now,but he will have to undergo several surgeries to correct the damage that has been done to his trachea, esophagus and larnyx. I will be going to visit him this afternoon. I will update everyone tomorrow.
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Thanks Jessica and Sunny, keep us informed. I'm glad to hear he is doing better. Tell Andrew he is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks for the updates, we will continue to keep
andrew and his family (and doctors) in our prayers!
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So sorry to hear about this......best wishes and prayers to Andrew.
That's a freak accident, but I could see it as a more common incident on a wakeskate. Never thought about injury to the throat like that.
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In my prayers as well. Best of luck to Andrew and his family.
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Wow! Crazy type of injury. I was really sad to hear of this happening, then the update says he is doing better. That's GREAT! Best wishes to a speedy recovery. Scary stuff.
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Best wishes to Andrew and his family.
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That is a freak accident!!Great to hear Andrew is doing better, my thoughts a prayers are with him and his family.
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Everyone here sends prayers and good thoughts to him and his family, oh and the doctors!!! Seriously freaky accident!!
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Get Better bro!
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I'll definitely keep him in my prayers. It's good to hear that he's doing a little better.
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Andrew, your in our prayers, be strong and keep the faith.
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Anyone have an address we can send a card to?
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MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE KID AND HIS FAMILY I HOPE HE RECOVERS 200%!!!!!!!!!!
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andrew and his family will be in our prayers
does anyone know what he was doing
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Andrew!!!
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Get well. Our prayers are with you!
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wow, hope he recovers. Prayers are with you!
freak accident for sure.
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hes in my prayers
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ANDREW IS DOING MUCH BETTER. HE IS IN DRUHID CITY HOSPITAL IN TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA. ICU RM# 202.
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We'll be praying for him!
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Prayers coming from here also, hopefully to a speedy recovery.
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Sunny, Thanks for the update. Glad to hear he is better.
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Wow that really is a freak accident. How in the world did that happen. Ive been lucky not to have any instances with the board comming back and hitting me. Although I have had the wakesurf come back and hit me on the head.
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All our the best ....We are praying for 100% recovery Andrew!
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we will be praying for you bro!! ive actually seen something like this happen but the guy got hit in the mouth with the board and not the throat it kinda makes u wonder
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was this a wakeskate or wakeboard?
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wakeboard
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Our prayers go out to Andrew. Get well soon
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