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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 07 > His injury made him famous; his attitude got him through it

His injury made him famous; his attitude got him through it

Meet Michael Adams Nine years ago, a boy from Crane had his arm severed in a farming accident. The 13-year-old was thrust into the national spotlight when the story of how he saved himself was revealed. How has he recovered?

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
September 7, 2008

CRANE — One local news station called him the “comeback kid.”

Another newscaster told viewers that Michael Adams’ story “takes my breath away.” One said the story was an “inspiration.”

Sometimes the 22-year-old....

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