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Bridger heads home from hospital, but fate of his leg remains uncertain

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — September 12, 2008

Posted: 2:49 PM- Bridger Hunt is on his way home. Seven weeks after shrapnel from a homemade firework ripped open his abdomen and nearly severed his left leg, the 12-year-old boy was released Friday from Primary Children's Medical Center. »

Bridger smiles, jokes at news conference

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — September 09, 2008

Bridger Hunt rocked his foot and wiggled the toes of his injured leg for reporters Tuesday - his first public appearance since a homemade firework ripped open his abdomen and nearly severed his left leg July 24 in Lehi. »

Bridger Hunt makes first public appearance

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — September 09, 2008

Posted: 3:12 PM- Bridger Hunt rocked his foot and wiggled the toes of his injured leg for reporters Tuesday - the first time he spoke publicly since a homemade firework ripped open his abdomen and nearly severed his left leg on July 24 in Lehi. »

Bridger makes progress, leaves his bed twice a day

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — September 06, 2008

Six weeks after being injured in a makeshift firework explosion, Bridger Hunt is now able to get out of bed twice a day and into his wheelchair, according to his stepfather. »

Boy able to move himself into wheelchair as he continues to recover from fireworks explosion

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — September 05, 2008

Posted: 8:51 AM- Six weeks after being injured in a makeshift firework explosion, Bridger Hunt is now able to get out of bed twice a day and into his wheelchair, according to his stepfather. »

Wounded boy stands for first time since explosion, gives birthday money to another patient

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — August 27, 2008

Posted: 4:47 PM- Bridger Hunt stood up and moved independently Wednesday for the first time since an improvised firework exploded and tore into his leg and torso July 24 in Lehi. »

Boy's mom hugs suspect in explosion, vows support

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — August 26, 2008

PROVO - The mother of 12-year-old Bridger Hunt walked directly toward the man charged with lighting the homemade firework that maimed her son, wrapped him in a protective hug and held him for more than a minute. »

In court, Bridger Hunt's mother embraces man who exploded device

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — August 26, 2008

Posted: 3:58 PM- PROVO -- The man charged with igniting a homemade firework that severely injured young Bridger Hunt got a lengthy embrace from the boy's mother in the hallway of Provo's 4th District Court on Tuesday. »

Your Week

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — August 24, 2008

Bridger's status ??? On his way ??? Looking up ??? The extended family of Bridger Hunt gathered with their cards and presents to celebrate Bridger Hunt's 12th birthday at Primary Children's Hospital on Friday August 22nd. »

Bridger Hunt's birthday wish a glass of water

News - Local Stories from Salt Lake — August 22, 2008

Posted: 6:18 PM- Bridger Hunt knew something bad was happening. The 11-year-old boy and two cousins were bike-riding in front of their grandmother's house in Lehi when they spotted a group with a homemade firework half a block away. »