Bull rider Bradie Gray off life support, takes first steps since injury
Star-Tribune staff 2 hrs ago
Bull rider Bradie Gray,
who was injured June 15 at the College National Finals Rodeo when a bull stepped on him, is continuing to show improvement.
Gray was critically injured when the bull, Harry Vold's Levi the Boss, stepped on his sternum after bucking off Gray. The Odessa College cowboy suffered broken ribs, collapsed lungs and a tear in his aorta. Emergency personnel rushed Gray to Wyoming Medical Center.
The Odessa College Rodeo Team posted on its Facebook page that Gray had been taken off a ventilator over the weekend. In addition, Gray was able to sit in a chair for an hour at a time and had even taken some steps. ... Mick Gray, Bradie's father, added that "he is still very week (sic) but they are happy with his progress considering the injuries he sustained."
A GoFundMe Page to help offset the cost of Gray's medical costs and help pay for his parents' stay -- the Grays are here from Australia -- has raised more than $25,000. Those wishing to donate can do so at www.gofundme.com/bradie-gray-recovery-fund.
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