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Gemma Ryder & Katie Weston

Man, 28, paralysed for life after freak accident while paddle boarding

An engineering graduate has been left paralysed for life after a freak accident while paddle boarding on holiday.

Michael Wells, 28, instantly broke his neck after diving off a board and hitting the sea bed headfirst while away in Hungary with family last month.

His twin brother, David, dragged him to the surface after spotting him floating face down in the sea, reports the Daily Record.

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