Teenager Continues Recovery After Lake Nottely Boat Explosion
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – A 17-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after suffering severe burns in a boat explosion on Lake Nottely in July. Isaac Miller sustained third-degree burns over 82% of his body and is now continuing his recovery at an in-patient physical therapy center.
The explosion occurred after the familyS boat was refueled while picking up trash from the water,according to Isaac’s father,Matthew Miller. Matthew Miller, a boater with 25 years of experience, stated they followed safety procedures, idling the engine, shutting it off, and activating the blower fans before refueling. He also noted the boat was well-maintained and relatively new.
“He has 82% third degree burns. Second degree on his face and other areas. Very dire needs right now,” Matthew Miller said of his son’s initial condition. “They just got done with surgery they were able to do 62% of getting the burn stuff off. They did as much as his body would allow them to do. he has been medically in a coma since the fourth.”
Isaac underwent extensive treatment, including skin grafts utilizing lab-grown skin developed from his own cells. While released from the hospital, his recovery journey continues as he focuses on physical therapy.
All seven family members on board at the time of the explosion sustained burns. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the incident.
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