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Mount Hood survivor Miles Thompson loses legs
Miles Thompson, 16, one of two climbers to survive the Mount Hood disaster, had both legs amputated below the knees after a one hour surgery. Doctors described the choice as life saving while noting lung infection and ongoing risks. Brinton Clark, 16, also survived with improving condition in Portland hospitals.
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