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Perth teenager breaks neck in freak beach accident

A 17-year-old named Matthew Haylett broke his neck while diving into a sandbar at Mullaloo Beach in Perth, resulting in instant paralysis from the chest down.
Matthew's friend Camden Atfield rescued him after he began screaming that he couldn't move.
Matthew's mother, Megan Larson, praised Camden for saving her son's life and urged others to be cautious about shallow areas when swimming.
Doctors at Royal Perth Hospital expect Matthew to spend at least 12 months in the hospital and face a long road to recovery with possible surgeries and rehabilitation.

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