Alicante doctor recounts waking up to discover leg amputation after shark attack in the Maldives

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A doctor from Alicante lost a leg after a shark attack in the Maldives. He shared a video recalling the moment he woke up and discovered the amputation. The doctor, Borja, was aware of the severity of his injuries and prioritized survival. He instructed his wife to allow doctors to do whatever was necessary to save his life, even if it meant amputation. Borja, 31, was attacked during his honeymoon. He returned to Spain in May to continue his recovery and rehabilitation, expressing gratitude for being alive and optimistic about the future.


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