May 2, 2024

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A man twisted his neck while riding a jet ski


A 50-year-old man was injured while riding a jet ski off the coast of the island of Lefkada.

A serious accident occurred at noon on Friday (July 21) in Lefkada, when a man was injured while driving a jet ski. The incident took place in the maritime area of ​​Kastos, the man was taken by “sea taxi” to Mitikas, from where he will be picked up by an EKAB ambulance.

The information indicates that the man was traveling on a yacht. Bored, he took a jet ski, hoping to “ride with the breeze.” However, he lost control, he fell jetski and hit his head.

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According to preliminary information, his cervical vertebrae were damaged. The severity of injuries and the prognosis for later life (perhaps a man will be paralyzed from the neck and below, and remain disabled for life) will be determined by the doctors – specialists of the clinic.



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