Teen amputated his own leg to stay alive after Indonesia Quake


	Teen amputated his own leg to stay alive after Indonesia Quake

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11-11-2009 12:44 AM

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Ramlan, who was working in Padang, Sumatra, when the 7.6 quake struck, knew he didn't want to die there. Now a celebrity, he says he merely 'did what I had to do to stay alive.'

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11-11-2009 3:39 AM

merrie

For such a young man, Ramlan certainly has mythic courage. I wouldn't have even thought of amputating my
limb, much less being able to actually do it.

11-11-2009 10:16 AM

shaor

Nor me! Wow, what a brave guy.

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