A man lost his hand due to an explosion while cleaning up firework debris on a Northern California beach on July 4. Jason Turner was picking up remnants from fireworks at Point St. George Beach when he picked up a cylindrical device that detonated, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up by his daughter, Ashley Turner. The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the explosion and found Turner in the parking lot with a significant injury to his hand. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Key Details
Turner was approximately a quarter-mile from the parking area, where he and his girlfriend had no cell service at the time of the incident. They had to return to the parking lot to call for help, with first responders arriving about 20 minutes later. Sheriff Kayle Stevens stated that investigators have yet to determine the nature of the explosive device, as no debris was found. Ashley Turner reported that her father underwent an amputation and is expected to need further surgery. She noted that he has sustained additional injuries, including metal fragments in his eyes and a blown eardrum, which may result in permanent vision and hearing loss.
Background
The GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $90,000 to assist with medical expenses, highlighting the severity of Turner's injuries and the impact of the incident on his life.
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