Courageous or irresponsible? Frenchman without limbs wants to show that life with disabilities isn’t just suffering

Sixteen years ago Philip Croizon tried to install a TV aerial on his roof but hit a 20,000 volt cable — twice. The first shock killed him, the second brought him back to life. After two months he woke up from his coma as a quadruple amputee, but decided to live on. Now he’s 42 years old and training every day for a unique challenge: crossing the English Channel swimming, with just a floating device. The attempt is scheduled for September, and it may take him more than 24 hours to cover the 50 km (33 miles) distance. Good luck to him!

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