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.
A 72-year-old Arizona man is set to have his right leg amputated above the knee after collapsing during a walk in 120-degree heat. He suffered severe burns, heat stroke, and organ shock after being on the ground for an estimated hour before being found. The family is seeking donations for his recovery, which includes medical bills and home modifications.
- 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.
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