Arizona grandpa to undergo amputation after collapsing on scorching sidewalk
A 72-year-old man collapsed on a 120-degree sidewalk in Arizona and suffered severe burns that will require above-knee amputation of his leg.
TL;DR
- Grant Siler, 72, collapsed on Aug. 3 in Bullhead City, Arizona, during a walk in 120-degree heat.
- He suffered second and third-degree burns, heat stroke, and multiple organ shock.
- Siler's right leg tissue was severely damaged, necessitating an above-knee amputation scheduled for Aug. 31.
- His family has started a GoFundMe to help with recovery costs, including medical bills, home renovations, and prosthetics.
- His wife is managing travel to the burn ICU in Las Vegas while continuing to work.