Danish player loses leg after lightning

[cmc211]

A Danish footballer has been forced to have his leg amputated six weeks after being struck by lightning during a friendly.

Jonathan Richter, 24, was playing for his club FC Nordsjaelland at second-tier Hvidovre on July 20 when he was struck.

Medics restarted his heart, but he was placed in an induced coma and doctors decided, along with Richter, the damage to his leg was so severe they needed to amputate the lower portion of it.

A message on the club's website read: "Jonathan's progress means a lot to the Richter family, friends and all involved with FC Nordsjaelland, but the family now request that all continue to respect the peace that Jonathan needs in the future as he faces tough rehabilitation."

He was reportedly recovering well from the operation and was expected to be moved out of intensive care shortly.

He is a teammate of Simon Richter (His twin brother) of FC Nordsjælland. Many experts believe that his career would be end.

What a sad news Hope a good recovery.

 

[Elber2k3]

He is a teammate of Simon Richter (His twin brother) of FC Nordsjælland. Many experts believe that his career would be end.

What a sad news Hope a good recovery.

This does not surprise me... I don't think you have to be an expert to have that opinion.

Sad story anyways, no matter who this happens to.

 

[Bobby]

That's horrible, not to take anything away from the severity, at least he still has his life.

 

[kp41]

I remember one famous footballer lost his leg after a car accident, but can't remember his name.

lots of sad stories this week.

 

[Arnau]

the lad is lucky to be alive.

I remember one famous footballer lost his leg after a car accident, but can't remember his name.

lots of sad stories this week.

Dario Silva

 

[Keegan]

Lucky indeed... a friend of mine was struck by lightning during a football match and died.

 

[Dipanjan]

Very sad News.