Influencer shares recovery story after being electrocuted during Thailand trip
International speaker, Dr Cara Hodgson, has shared her emotional journey to recovery, following a horrific accident, in which she was electrocuted by a power line in Thailand.
The popular influencer, who has generated a massive following of 25,000 people on Instagram, released a compelling statement on the fragility of life, having concluded that every single day is worth treasuring after she narrowly escaped the jaws of death.
During a recent trip to Asia, Hodgson suffered a freak accident, which nearly proved fatal. The content creator blacked out and woke up in a Thai emergency room after being electrocuted by a power line. Over the subsequent ten days, she exhibited formidable heart and determination as she fought for her life in a hospital bed.
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Thankfully, Hodgson recovered from her accident and took to Instagram to update her fans on everything she'd been through. The UCLA graduate posted a series of photos, including a lovely picture, in which she sat alongside her two dogs, with a plethora of get-well cards, chocolates and even a balloon.
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Dr Cara Hodgson has recovered from the harrowing incident (Dr. Cara Hodgson /Instagram)
Dr Cara Hodgson was very thankful for all the positive messages (Dr. Cara Hodgson /Instagram)She wrote: "In the blink of an eye, it could all be taken away. Lucky to be here, 2024. Life is so precious. One second, you have it, and the next second, it can be taken away from you just like that.
"I had a freak accident on my trip and was electrocuted by power lines and ended up blacking out and being rushed to the ER in Thailand. It’s been the worst ten days of my life - going in and out of hospitals, fighting to regain my strength and fighting for my life. I am so lucky to be here today."
The social media star, who is inundated with loyal supporters as well as a loving network of family and friends, graciously took her opportunity to thank everyone who had sent her well-wishes. Hodgson confessed that during her horrific ordeal, the messages she received gave her the will to continue fighting and ultimately played a pivotal role in her managing to make a full recovery from the electrocution.
Dr Cara Hodgson spent ten days in hospital (Dr. Cara Hodgson /Instagram)She continued: "Thank you to each and every one of you for all of the phone calls, messages, voice messages, texts, flowers, breakfast deliveries, baked goods, chocolates, cards, and just the never-ending support and love. Each text and message, even when I was too weak to answer, made all the difference to keep me fighting when I was losing hope."
Feeling sentimental, Hodgson, who uploaded the New Year's Day post, which has received an enormous 1739 likes, took the time to reflect on just how lucky we all are to be alive. In a bid to encourage her followers to go out and live to the fullest, she reminded her fanbase that while it's easy to get caught up in the hamster wheel of life, it's essential to make sure you experience everything the world has to offer.
She concluded: "2023, you’ve taught me something I think we all need to be reminded of when we get caught up in the little things: What a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love…just being alive, being able to breathe, eat, talk, move your body, is something grand and something to be celebrated. #hny2024 #gratitude #lifelessons #healthiswealth."
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