Last Parkland shooting victim released from hospital

[laserhaas]

Source: The HILL

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The last Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting patient was reportedly released from the hospital.

Anthony Borges, 15, appeared on NBC's "Today" show on Wednesday after being released from Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Borges - the most severely wounded survivor of the shooting - was hit five times and had to have a third of his lung removed. One bullet came dangerously close to his liver and three hit his legs, according to the "Today" show.

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[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. That man, Anthony Borges, 15, is a hero for what he did for his classmates. . . . . nt

[potone]

8. He's not a man.

He's still a boy, and that makes what he did even more heroic and admirable. Such courage and presence of mind is a rare thing in anyone who is not trained for combat, let alone someone his age. I hope that he gets all the physical and psychological care that he needs. I understand that his family originated in Venezuela--I am not sure how far back that goes, but I read that he has relatives there. People like him are what make hostility to immigrants so shameful.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. He's a man. He's more man than most men. Certainly 100x more than Cadet Bone Spur (no contest)

But, yes, he has growing and maturing to do.

[Jim__]

2. That is great news!

Shot 5 times with an AR15 - it's amazing that he survived.

[backtoblue]

3. I was wondering about Anthony

From the article:

The Parkland student said he "felt good" after going through nine surgeries but a full recovery is expected to take months.

Borges - who has reportedly been nicknamed "the real Iron Man" by his friends - reportedly barricaded a classroom door shut using his body during the shooting last month that left 17 students dead. Boxes of letters expressing love and support have been sent to Anthony.

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[gademocrat7]

4. Glad he is going home.

Anthony is a very remarkable young man.

[niyad]

5. that is very good news!

[Sophia4]

6. He is a hero!

[greatlaurel]

7. This is very good news. I wish him a all the best.

His friends are correct, he is a true “Iron Man”.

What a brave and selfless young man. His strength of character should be an inspiration to us all.

[KewlKat]

9. Here's the gofundme account that was set up a month ago by an Uncle if I remember correctly. It's

at $811,000 right now. That family is going to have some hefty medical bills I'm sure.

https://www.gofundme.com/anthonyborges