Friday, December 11, 2009

Marine Park Cricket Player Struck By Lightning Making Extraordinary Recovery


Photo: Maisel/NY Daily News. July 26, 2009. Patrick Gibson is rushed to hospital after he was hit by lightning.

BROOKLYN

Brooklyn cricket player struck by lightning over the summer has been transferred to a rehabilitation clinic - the latest step in his extraordinary recovery, according to the Daily News.

Stephen Gibson, 41, is now being treated at the Coler-Goldwater Speciality Hospital and Nursing Facility on Roosevelt Island, a hospital rep said.

Gibson arrived at the sprawling 2,000-unit facility a few weeks ago after he regained some movement in his arms and legs. He also had recently begun speaking.

The unemployed electrician was playing in a cricket match in Marine Park July 26 when he was hit by a lightning bolt during a freak thunderstorm.

The lightning struck the left side of his face, causing his brain to bleed and damaging his lung, kidneys and liver.

Read More:

Brooklyn cricket player struck by lightning making extraordinary recovery

New York Daily News - December 10, 2009 - By Rich Shapiro


Cricket player fighting for life after getting struck by lightning in Brooklyn

New York Daily News - July 26, 2009 - By Irving DeJohn & Bill Hutchinson 


LIGHTNING STRIKE!, CRICKETER SURVIVES B'KLYN PARK HORROR

New York Post - July 27, 2009 - By Matthew Nestel & Cathy Burke




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