This 20-year-old skier got burns almost every centimeter of the body, when it became the victim of an accident involving a bus in the Alps. But now, after 200 operations, re-learn to walk again, she got up on skis.
Severe burns
A resident of Wales Catherine Pooh was locked in with the fallen high hillside bus in the French Alps. This happened in April last year. When rescuers arrived at the scene, the bus has caught fire, and the girl pulled out a
severe burns entire body. Doctors put Catherine in an artificial coma and said, that her chances of survival under such extensive burns is 1 in 1000, so that parents should prepare for the worst.
Severe burns
However, Catherine made after shock
severe burns And her condition was stabilized. After, doctors realized that she would be able to cope with the consequences of injuries, they began drawing up regimen. In total, over the past Catherine year passed through 200 (!) and surgical procedures, including numerous skin grafts. Donors for the girl were her mother and brother.
Severe burns
Catherine not only had to get used to the new skin, but also relearn how to walk, how it worked, and the last few weeks. A couple days ago, she again stood on skis and was able without external support drive a few meters. It plans to come back in those mountains, where it is almost died to still shoot their magic slopes.
Severe burns
"I would be afraid, and I know it - says Catherine. - I I never could bring myself to get on the bus. Anyway, I will get into the car only to those people whom I trust completely. But I we must overcome these fears, force yourself to start again for skiing. it my greatest pleasure in life, and even the dreadful accident will not stop me from skiing. "(READ MORE) [/ quote]
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