Tyler Huntington hurt in practice for Iron Dog

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Tyler Huntington hurt in practice for Iron Dog

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Tyler was hurt pretty bad, he went through 6 hours of surgery and is doing well.

From Jim Wilke, Iron Dog President
Went through 6 hours of surgery last night, resting now. He called me about 4 yesterday, 10 mins before surgery and seemed in pretty good spirits.

Evan texted me this morning, both docs said 'the worst they've ever seen.' He sent me a picture of the X-ray .... A complete fracture of the pelvis inside the hip joint, an additional fracture leading away. Looks like at least 30 screws, plates, a long pin, hardware. He will not be walking for a long time, let alone working or riding.

Doug Dixon will take his place, heading over to the ID HQ today to do the paperwork. Tyler said he's talked to all his sponsors and they are all on board and will continue to support Evan and Doug.

I talked to Doug for a minute, he's ready to go but feels bad about leaving Tyson and Tyler without a cover pilot so he's trying to get that handled for them.
http://www.newsminer.com/news/local_new ... 0f31a.html

Tyler is a local Fairbanksan and great guy.

Let's all wish him well in his recovery.

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