Kai McKenzie First Post Since Shark Attack
A week after being attacked by a Great White Shark at Port Macquarie, Kai McKenzie has made a public statement via Instagram.
The statement appears to confirm that his right leg, which was severed in the attack, was unable to be re-attached during surgery at John Hunter Hospital.
“Spot something missing? Hahah," the post was captioned.
By design or otherwise, McKenzie was wearing a lucky four-leaf clover shirt by Rage.
Detailing the "crazy shark attack", in an earlier Instagram post he said the outpouring of public support has "meant the absolute world".
“To be here… to be able to hold my beautiful Eve and my family is everything to me,” he wrote.
He also thanked the public for the donations to a GoFundMe page that was set up to help him with medical bills, which has taken in over $170,000.
"I’ll be back in that water in no time!" he added.
Comments
you are an absolute inspiration Kai
Respect
Hahaha that opening line is funny, good on him, seems like he's got a good attitude, stoked he made it!
Legend!!
It's our struggles in life that define us and he is already a winner with that attitude!
Tough as nails, indeed.
Godspeed, Kai
Whoa. What a legend. Hope the recovery goes well champ, but with that attitude you're off to a great start
Agree with all Above
And Clone this Fella !
Onya Kai true Aussie spirit.......
Onya Kai.
I haven't got the words, you're made of pretty stern stuff. All the best going forward.
Stay strong legend!
legend
That fin was gigantic, surely bigger than the 3 metres reported by the news. Great to see he's upbeat, what a mental experience.
7 news have the dodgy vid on utube.
told ya you would see it.
Yes i saw it a Few Days ago but was wanting to see it on Utube and Watch at .25 Playback
Pfft...
Did you see that fucken unit on Insta whinging about Kai saying fuck too much? Some fucking people eh....
May you live long and prosper Kai, your knowledge of the ocean will keep you ripping on whatever craft you choose to master mate.
Really...?
Hilarious.
Actually, fucken hilarious considering what the fella's been through.
Fucken oath.
Fuck yeah!
If you can't say fuck when a shark bites your leg off when can you say it?
Down the track Kai should hook up with South Aussie legend Chris Blowes, who also lost a leg while surfing. Chris is back in the water and ripping on his prosthetic leg - I'm sure he'd have a lot of valuable advice
And a few choice words...
That vid that's doing the rounds is terrifying ,way bigger than the 3 meters they stated.........more like 4 or 5
Big Shark but t from fin to Tail looks 6ft so 10foot looks right.
Still a big friggin beast !
True inspiration - may your future be bright and full of stoke
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/shark-bite-kits-port-macquarie-k…
Incredible.
'Kai The Unstoppable' , Mate full respect . I was waiting for him to go vert . Mabey in the next update .