A Perth teenager could by no means stroll once more after breaking his neck in a freak bike accident.
Sixteen-year-old Cody Mackie was doing a small bike stunt – one he had completed a whole bunch of occasions earlier than – when he landed badly on a leap.
The teenager broke his neck and was left with no feeling in his physique.
"We're speaking a few small leap, only a freak accident. Helmet on, all the protection tools. Only one freak touchdown," household good friend Kade Keenan stated.
Cody was flown to the Royal Perth Hospital the place he was informed it was unlikely he would ever stroll once more.
Docs stated there was solely a one per cent probability he would be capable of function a wheelchair.
"Everybody's devastated as a result of Cody's such a great child. Everybody loves him," Cody's father, Rob Mackie, stated.
Cody has been sure to his hospital mattress for greater than two weeks.
He has additionally had problem talking because of the accident.
He had surgical procedure to assist him discuss once more, however docs say it could possibly be months earlier than there's progress.
There was an outpouring of assist for the teenager with strangers becoming a member of household and associates to assist pay for Cody's ongoing restoration.
"You by no means assume it may be you, and you recognize what, it is us this time. So we want all the assistance we will get," Ms Keenan stated.