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Inspiring Story Of Man Who Lost His Leg In Earthquake Returning To The Dance Floor
Jan 23rd 2013, 20:53

Thirty-two-year-old Georges Exantus thought he'd never dance professionally again after the earthquake in Haiti three years ago took his leg. But thanks to a prosthetic leg, he's back doing what he loves, whether it be the salsa, cha-cha, or samba.

This is Georges Exantus. He lives in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This is his bedroom.

This is Georges Exantus. He lives in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This is his bedroom.

Image by Dieu Nalio Chery / AP

Georges is a professional dancer.

Georges is a professional dancer.

Image by Dieu Nalio Chery / AP

It was three years ago that the devastating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti's capital. It flattened George's apartment, burying him under rubble. He spent three days trapped in the wreckage.

It was three years ago that the devastating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti's capital. It flattened George's apartment, burying him under rubble. He spent three days trapped in the wreckage.

Image by Dieu Nalio Chery / AP

Doctors had to amputate his leg below the knee. He now uses a prosthetic leg to get around.

Doctors had to amputate his leg below the knee. He now uses a prosthetic leg to get around.

Image by Dieu Nalio Chery / AP


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