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In a harrowing turn of events, a man was urgently transported to Royal North Shore Hospital, where doctors were compelled to amputate his lower right leg. Initially in critical condition, his situation has seen a remarkable change.
Today, his family expresses profound gratitude for his resilience, calling him a “survivor.” In a heartfelt social media post, they shared, “He’s just been able to come off his breathing tube and is healing exceptionally.”
Doctors have noted encouraging signs in his recovery, although they caution that there is still a significant journey ahead. This message of hope is tempered with realism, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead.
The family also extended their appreciation to blood donors, as their contributions were crucial. He required 13 bags of blood, underscoring the life-saving impact of these donations.
His family also thanked those who donated blood, saying he needed 13 bags.
They also posted an image of his hospital wall covered with photos and a photo of his dog, Luna, visiting him.
The family started an online fundraiser for prosthetics and rehabilitation to support his recovery, which has already raised more than $16,900.
In the 48 hours that followed, Ruyter was bitten by a suspected bull shark, the same day as an 11-year-old boy’s surfboard was bitten by a shark at Dee Why Beach.
The attacks were attributed to previous wild weather considered a “once-in-a-500-year event”, which created the perfect environment for bull sharks to lurk in coastal waters around Sydney and wider NSW.
The heavy rain caused unusually high levels of freshwater to run through rivers and estuaries into saltwater systems and beaches, creating brackish water.
Bull sharks are one of the few species of sharks that can tolerate brackish waters.
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