Surfer Kai Thompson’s parents confirmed his accident and have promised to keep his fans updated on his changing conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Kai Thompson is a surfer.
- Thompson recently met with an accident when he was going to surf.
- His parents have opened up about his accident and are looking to make frequent updates until he gets better.
Kai Thompson is an American surfer who is very popular in his field.
Thompson is one of the youngest surfing professionals, who has always posted about his activities on social media.
He is just as active on Instagram, where he shares details about his professional and personal life constantly.
The 14-year-old posted a video of himself dunking on a school bus less than a week ago on his Instagram.
What shocked his followers recently was an Instagram post from his parents on his official Instagram page.
Prior to the video upload, there had been rumors about the same, but with several alterations among fans and those who knew him.
The post from his parents’ side confirmed that the rumors about Kai that did not come from them are likely to be misinformation.
Further, the young surfer is reportedly in the CHOC ICU. While the parents and fans are all stressed about the situation, the same post informs that prayers are going on.
Kai Thompson Accident 2024
When Kai had gone surfing, he met with an accident two streets away from his house.
Though Kai was safe and did not have to face anything life-taking, his condition was severe, as explained by his parents. The surfer is looking to undergo surgery.
The post further said about the surfer’s condition,
“He has lacerations to the face mouth and tongue that were finally stitched up. He has a broken nose that he will have his first surgery for in the next ten days, he has bruised ribs, broken pelvis, a severe concussion. However none of the focus has been on those injuries as the greatest concern has been the internal bleeding. He has a grade 4 tear to his liver and to his kidney. This is the greatest concern. He made it through the night without a transfusion or surgery. He is continuing to bleed but at this point it’s controlled enough they are waiting to intervene. He’s in a lot of pain and it’s hard to talk but the good news is there’s no trauma to the brain.”
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Before adding the following statement,
“Right now we are just all holding our breath as the surgeon said and saying prayers that bleeding remains controlled. Thanks to everyone that has reached out we appreciate it so so much feel free to leave a positive message and when Kai’s up to it I will read him all of them I know it will mean a lot ❤️”
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That said, the fans are quite relieved that they will soon receive an active update from the most trustworthy source.
The hopes for his recovery is high and there has not been further post after this one. In the video too, the surfer is seen resting in the hospital bed.
A fan sent out a prayer,
“God I pray in the name of Jesus for total and complete restoration for every cell and fiber in Kais’ body. I pray for the doctors that you would give them supernatural wisdom to know how to treat his injuries and I pray for your peace to overwhelm in and his family in this time! I ask for a miracle in his body to be completely restored supernaturally in record time amen.”
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Diamond Mind Inc. added,
“The entire surf community is praying for our little hero. Kai has always been fearless in his approach in the water, and know he will always have that spirit in the coming days. We are all heartbroken because he’s such a special person & we all send him positive thoughts & prayers.”
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Since there is no negative signs in what his parents had written on their post, the surfing community is hoping for a quick recovery of the teenage surfer.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Kai Thompson got a chop in September after having grown his hair for the longest time.
- He also got seriously injured in December 2023.
- Thompson loves to skate.
