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Thu Mar 8, 2018, 01:54 PM Mar 2018

Stoneman Douglas shooting survivor [hero] placed into medically-induced coma [View all]

Stoneman Douglas shooting survivor placed into medically-induced coma


A survivor of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has been placed in a medically-induced coma due to an infection.

Fifteen-year-old Anthony Borges is now recovering after doctors found an infection in his intestinal tract and had to perform unscheduled surgery to remove a section of the intestines, according to his attorney.


Despite the setback, doctors said Borges’ prognosis is good, according to Borges’ attorney.

Borges was shot five times in both his legs and his back while attempting to close and lock a classroom door during the Feb. 14 shooting. - 7 News, Miami

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I think a lot of severe trauma victims would benefit from medically induced comas hlthe2b Mar 2018 #1
It might help the country to heal Orange Free State Mar 2018 #4
I've been through it...I was out for 9 days Lucinda Mar 2018 #18
My better half was in an induced coma Farmer-Rick Mar 2018 #37
I'm sooo sorry that you and the kids went through that. Also happy that someone was finally able Lucinda Mar 2018 #40
Hero Iliyah Mar 2018 #2
Borges is a hero trying to save others... magicarpet Mar 2018 #3
Is there a good place to send donations to help with the bills these young people will have? redstatebluegirl Mar 2018 #5
You might contact that local TV station to see if they know RandomAccess Mar 2018 #14
There is a GoFundMe dbackjon Mar 2018 #31
Hang in there Anthony. lpbk2713 Mar 2018 #6
Kick and rec for this young hero backtoblue Mar 2018 #7
Oh its all so incomprehensible - dear Anthony, rest and heal, my child Leghorn21 Mar 2018 #8
I am clinging to that for him. Holding fast! calimary Mar 2018 #27
K&R smirkymonkey Mar 2018 #9
Kick and recommend. Hero. bronxiteforever Mar 2018 #10
Thoughts and prayers for that hero child MoonRiver Mar 2018 #11
Hold on, Anthony. democrank Mar 2018 #12
+100,000,000 ailsagirl Mar 2018 #20
. ffr Mar 2018 #21
K&R... spanone Mar 2018 #13
I sure hope it's not one of those antibiotic-resistant strains RandomAccess Mar 2018 #15
Sounds like it probably is if they're having to get rid of it via surgery. Doremus Mar 2018 #35
Exactly RandomAccess Mar 2018 #36
The survivors who are still in hospital need some recognition. nolabear Mar 2018 #16
Don't worry. It won't. Walkout on the 14th and get your sign or Evil Eye ready for the 24th. ffr Mar 2018 #17
... Lucinda Mar 2018 #19
Hope he survives, great kid! burrowowl Mar 2018 #22
Shot "5" times while trying to close a door? world wide wally Mar 2018 #23
I teared up....my heart is breaking BoneyardDem Mar 2018 #24
I hope some national news outfit can dedicate 20 secs for when he's able to leave the hospital ffr Mar 2018 #30
there is w gofundme acct. i cant link to it KewlKat Mar 2018 #25
You'll find the gofundme link in post #31. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2018 #42
Oh, my heart. Oh, my heart. sprinkleeninow Mar 2018 #26
Oh, that's so sad DesertRat Mar 2018 #28
A good guy without a gun IronLionZion Mar 2018 #29
Be well, Hero. sarge43 Mar 2018 #32
Healing thoughts for you Anthony Borges.. Cha Mar 2018 #33
Damn. Hope he makes it. SunSeeker Mar 2018 #34
Blessings on this brave young man mcar Mar 2018 #38
Look over him please!! demigoddess Mar 2018 #39
The killing doesn't stop just because the shooting is over. nt flamin lib Mar 2018 #41
You have my absolute promise! raven mad Mar 2018 #43
This story made possible by the NRA Blue Owl Mar 2018 #44
Come on doctors! Do the best you can do for him. nt BootinUp Mar 2018 #45
K&R MustLoveBeagles Mar 2018 #46
How do you dare, Wayne LaPierre? dchill Mar 2018 #47
I'm saying alot of prayers for you Anthony. Hang in there!!!!!! onecent Mar 2018 #48
I wish there was an update... BootinUp Mar 2018 #49
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