Jaimen Hudson: Well-known Esperance quadriplegic drone photographer breaks neck for second time

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Jaimen Hudson: Well-known Esperance quadriplegic drone photographer breaks neck for second time

A celebrated aerial filmmaker who became a quadriplegic after a serious motorbike accident has had a major health setback after breaking his neck at the beach.

Jaimen Hudson took to

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on Monday night revealing he had broken his neck for the second time after falling out of his wheelchair last week.

“A week ago on my way to the beach I fell heavily out of my chair and have broken my neck for the second time,” he told his 233,000

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“After spending the night in Esperance Hospital, I was flown to Royal Perth Hospital by the Royal Flying Dr service.

“Upon arriving in Perth, I had a traction system screwed into the side of my temples, and then a 4 1/2 kg weight hung off of the back to stabilise my neck.”

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on Monday night revealing he had broken his neck for the second time after falling out of his wheelchair last week.  Credit:

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Hudson — who is based in Esperance — said he was grateful to have friends who helped get him inside an ambulance. 

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He said it had been a “harrowing week” amid fears he would lose any bodily function.

“I was in that system for approximately 2 1/2 days before going into surgery on Thursday to fuse my neck.”

“The surgery took about 6 1/2 hours and I’m so grateful to say it was successful. I have been very very, lucky not to lose any of the function that I had.

“As you can imagine, this has been a very harrowing week for not only myself, but also my family.”

Hudson — who is based in Esperance — said he was grateful to have friends who helped get him inside an ambulance.

“I also have such incredible friends that came and picked me up out of the dirt when I fell and took me to where the ambulance could collect me.

“Then a great group of friends that have also helped by supporting us through this week.

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“It really means the world to me. All the nursing and medical staff have been incredible as well.”

Waves of support have since flooded his social media as Hudson said you can “never” break his spirit.

“I will film a video and update you all in more detail at a later stage, but I just wanted to let you know I am okay and heading in the right direction.

“You can break my stride, but never my spirit xx.

“I’ll be back doing all the fun ***** I love to do and sharing it with you all again soon.”

Since becoming a quadriplegic, Hudson has taken up photography and videography, amassing hundreds of millions of views and over 230,000

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Waves of support have since flooded his social media as Hudson said you can ‘never’ break his spirit. 

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His website says his youth was filled with adventure sports such as surfing and scuba diving — igniting his love for the ocean.

“The ocean in particular has always been such a major part of my life,” he says.

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“My earliest memories are of days out on the water with my Mum and Dad as they taught students how to *****.”

Hudson has since been a nominated finalist for Young *********** of the Year for 2019 while also releasing a documentary about his life.

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