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Son's Organs Save Six Lives After Tragic Accident
4 Apr
Summary
- A 17-year-old boy's organs gave life to six recipients.
- Three of the organ recipients were teenagers.
- The family donated Krish's heart, lungs, kidneys, corneas, and hands.
A family in Ahmedabad chose organ donation after their 17-year-old son, Krish Akbari, was declared brain dead following a severe road accident on March 28. Krish was hit by a blue bull that had crossed the road divider after being startled by a truck. Despite resuscitation efforts, he suffered severe brain damage due to oxygen deprivation.
The family, including his father Dr. Ravi Akbari, understood the gravity of his condition due to their medical background. After confirmation of brain death, they decided to donate Krish's organs to save other lives. His heart was transplanted into a 13-year-old boy, his lungs to a 22-year-old, and his kidneys and corneas were also donated.
