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19-Year-Old Suffers Broken Neck After Diving Into Wave at Hampton Beach
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JUN 26 – Aiden Sloan faces a long recovery after breaking his neck diving into a hidden sandbar; over $38,000 raised to support his medical expenses, family says.
- On June 23 at Hampton Beach, 19-year-old Aiden Sloan hit a shallow sandbar diving into a wave, suffering a broken neck and severe injuries.
- Following his head-first dive, Sloan misjudged water depth and hit an unseen shallow sandbar, leading to his severe injuries.
- Hospital staff confirm Sloan sustained a concussion, bruised spine, and broken neck; he cannot move his legs or hands but can move his arms.
- Following his surgery, Sloan is expected to stay hospitalized for weeks, with over $38,000 raised via a GoFundMe campaign to support his recovery and ongoing care.
- Beyond immediate treatment, Aiden Sloan faces a long recovery with uncertain impacts, highlighting the ongoing danger of shifting sandbars at beaches.
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