Lily Kunstadt's Nightmare Lift Accident
Lily Kunstadt's Nightmare Lift Incident
The training session took a tragic turn for Lily Kunstadt, the young Canadian ski talent. On August 31, during a training camp in Saas Fee, Switzerland, a devastating accident occurred that ended in serious injuries for the 13-year-old athlete.
Details of the Incident
While riding the chairlift, a defective downward-moving seat became tangled with Kunstadt's lift chair, resulting in horrific consequences. The young skier was thrown from the lift, sustaining multiple injuries including broken ribs, facial injuries, and four fractured vertebrae.
- Immediate transport to Lausanne hospital
- Seven-hour spinal surgery performed
- Currently has no feeling below the waist
- Limited vision in the left eye
Throughout her ordeal, Kunstadt received support from her parents and Erik Guay, the downhill world champion who also coaches the young athlete. Furthermore, the canton of Valais prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the incident.
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