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18th floor building jumper remains in Phuket hospital

18th floor building jumper remains in Phuket hospital

PHUKET: The Australian man who jumped from the 18th storey of the Royal Paradise Hotel in Patong remains in Vachira Hospital in Phuket with a seriously broken leg.


By Tanyaluk Sakoot

Tuesday 18 December 2012 10:35 AM


John Hurley, aged 39, made headlines when he jumped from the 18th floor of the hotel and managed to survive, albeit with broken ribs, a broken leg and a smashed wrist.

Mr Hurley crashed through a canopy before hitting the ground, breaking his fall somewhat and, perhaps, saving his life.

A spokesperson from Vachira confirmed to The Phuket News yesterday that Mr Hurley still had a seriously broken leg and would require many more operations, including one scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday).

However he is conscious and able to eat and talk.