Boy discharged after brain surgery
Bruce Tonkin (17), who underwent brain surgery following a motorcycle accident, has been discharged from hospital.
According to his mother, Michelle Tonkin, Bruce was discharged from Mediclinic Nelspruit on Tuesday morning.
“He is still very tired, but we are happy to have him home,” Michelle said.
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Bruce underwent brain surgery on May 4 to repair skull fractures that caused fluid to leak out of his brain.
This followed his motorcycle accident on the R538 Plaston Road outside White River on April 25.
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“He has a long road of recovery ahead, but we are confident that he will be okay,” Michelle said.
She expressed the family’s gratitude regarding the community’s generosity and support. “We are overwhelmed by this community, who has helped to keep us strong through a very difficult time.”
