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9-year-old boy survives after arrow pierces through his brain in freak accident

ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA, JUL 15 – Gus Deterding survived an arrow passing through his brain after falling onto a bow and arrow, now back to normal activities, doctors say his survival was nearly impossible.

  • In Alexandria, Minnesota, Gus Deterding, nine-year-old boy, fell onto a youth bow and arrow in March, resulting in the arrow piercing his brain.
  • He fell onto a youth bow and arrow, resulting in a severe injury, as Gus Deterding's family explained.
  • He looked too normal, and Dr. Ken Maslonka said `He looked too normal.`
  • His family and his doctor described the outcome as a `miracle.` after Gus Deterding is now back to playing baseball and hockey.
  • Such a narrow margin highlights the extraordinary nature of his survival, and Dr. Ken Maslonka added, `He is as normal as he was beforehand.
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9-year-old boy survives after arrow pierces through his brain in freak accident

A nine-year-old Minnesota boy survives a life-threatening arrow injury, leaving doctors and family in awe of his miraculous recovery.

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