4Xtra's Fourth of July fireworks stunt backfires, loses two fingers in shocking incident
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Injury details & medical condition
Graphic images quickly surfaced online, with speculation he 'blew off his hand'. No Jumper founder Adam22 later clarified via X that 4Xtra lost two fingers—not the entire hand—and was temporarily blinded, though vision has since returned. Emergency doctors note Independence Day is notorious for firework injuries. Dr Ryan Marino warned these are 'effectively bombs people are holding in their hands'.
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Family rallies with GoFundMe support
In response, 4Xtra's sister Emily launched a GoFundMe to cover mounting medical bills. She described her brother as someone who 'lights up every room with his humour and energy,' urging fans to send prayers and donations. At last report, the fund has raised over $7,600 towards an ambitious $28,000 goal.
A cautionary tale on firework safety
This incident joins a troubling trend: over 45,000 Americans visit ERs during holiday weekends for firework-related injuries. UCSF's Dr Nicholas Lee likened consumer fireworks to handheld bombs, highlighting the serious risks people face.
In a startling twist of irony, what began as a boastful moment ended in physical consequence and public warning. As 4Xtra recovers, his story serves as a critical reminder of the dangers in handling fireworks without caution.
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