Chiefs followers ‘want amputations’ for frostbite after NFL recreation in -27 temperatures
Tickets to NFL matches very often value an arm and a leg – however not fairly like this.
NFL followers who attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ play-off win over the Miami Dolphins in January have been informed they’re going to require amputations after struggling frostbite on the fixture. The Wild Card showdown occurred at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and went down as one of many coldest video games in NFL historical past.
The temperature in Missouri that night was as little as minus-eight levels however dropped all the way down to -27 as a result of wind chill. That resulted in 69 emergency calls made by followers who suffered frostbite and hypothermia, whereas others would have acquired consideration by way of various means.
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And now Fox4KC has reported the true extent of the harm suffered by supporters, with many being urged to schedule amputations nearly two months after the match. It’s understood 70% of people that suffered frostbite that night in Kansas City have acquired that recommendation, the “vast majority” of whom had been reportedly at Arrowhead.
“The patients who had their frostbite injuries along with the Chiefs game, they are just getting to the point now we are starting to discuss their amputations that might be necessary,” mentioned Dr Megan Garcia, Medical Director of Grossman Burn Center in Missouri.
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And even these fortunate sufficient to keep away from requiring amputation on account of the temperatures that night aren’t within the clear. Garcia went on to clarify that those that suffered frostbite and recovered will nonetheless pay a value.
“It’s still a lifelong process,” she continued. “They’ll have sensitivity and pain for the rest of their lives and always will be more susceptible to frostbite in the future.”
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Travis Kelce – who caught 9 receptions for 93 yards within the Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers one month later – had girlfriend Taylor Swift among the many crowd for that post-season win. The Chiefs’ 26-7 win over the Dolphins was the fourth coldest NFL recreation on report and has led to elevated debate about shifting sure fixtures to keep away from freezing circumstances.
