Kai McKenzie, a 23-year-old Australian surfer, has vowed to return to surfing "in no time" following a harrowing shark attack that resulted in the loss of his leg. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning off North Shore Beach on New South Wales' mid-north coast, where McKenzie was bitten by a suspected three-metre great white shark.
Despite the severity of the attack, McKenzie managed to fend off the shark and ride a wave to shore. There, he received immediate first aid with makeshift tourniquets before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. Tragically, McKenzie’s severed leg washed ashore shortly after the attack and was taken to the hospital for examination.
Following surgery, McKenzie was reported to be in stable condition. In an Instagram post on Saturday, he described the attack as “a very crazy scene and scared the living fuck out of me,” calling the shark the “biggest shark I’ve ever seen.” Despite the trauma, McKenzie remains hopeful and optimistic about his future in surfing.
“I can tell you now if you know my personality this means fuck all. I’ll be back in that water in no time,” McKenzie stated, underscoring his determination to overcome the setback.
The surfer also expressed gratitude to the many supporters who have reached out and contributed to a GoFundMe campaign created to assist with his rehabilitation and medical costs. The page has raised over $150,000 since its launch on Wednesday morning.
In a statement released on Thursday, McKenzie’s family extended their thanks to the beachgoers, first responders, and medical teams at Port Macquarie and John Hunter hospitals for their prompt and compassionate assistance.
As McKenzie focuses on his recovery, his resilience and positive outlook have garnered widespread admiration, with many rallying around him in support during this challenging time.
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