Dave Hughes rushed to hospital after shock surfing accident on Queensland beach: ‘The worst pain of my life’
Dave Hughes has been rushed to hospital after a surfing accident.
The 53-year-old comedian dislocated his shoulder during a day out on a Queensland beach, causing nerve damage and excruciating pain.
“Happy NY. Had my least sober NYE in over 30 years. The green whistle came after two hours of the worst pain of my life, plus morphine and all the rest,” he wrote on Instagram.
‘Shoulder dislocation while surfing. Nerve damage at 9 out of 10 levels,” he explained.
“Shout out to wife, @surfersparadiseslsc, and GC medical professionals for their much needed help!
Dave Hughes has been rushed to hospital after a surfing accident. Pictured
“I’m going to be in a sling for a while, not sure when my next right-handed high five will be,” he continued.
In addition to the caption, Dave shared several dramatic images of the aftermath of the accident.
He is seen hunched over with his arm in a sling as he inhales the famous ‘green whistle’ – which contains the powerful analgesic Penthrox, used to deliver emergency pain relief.
Another image shows the television personality slumped in a beach buggy, driven by a lifesaver, with a towel over his shoulders.
The 53-year-old dislocated his shoulder during a day out on a Queensland beach, resulting in nerve damage and leaving him in excruciating pain.
“Happy NY. Had my least sober NYE in over 30 years. The green whistle came after two hours of the worst pain of my life, plus morphine and all the rest,” he wrote on Instagram. ‘Shoulder dislocation while surfing. 9 out of 10 level nerve damage’
Dave was inundated with congratulations from his famous friends, including Myf Warhurst who wrote: ‘Oh no Dave. Greetings’.
“Oh no Dave! That’s horrible. If you need surgery (and I hope you don’t) I can tell it for you in my @bondirescuetv voice if you want?’ offered The bachelor host Osher Günsberg.
Comedian Nikki Osborne wrote: ‘Oh god no! That’s horrible. There go your long-cherished ambitions to become a national chicken dance champion.’
“Is there any footage of you falling off the board?” joked comedian Lehmo.
Reality star Yvie Jones also saw the lighter side, writing, “Oh love. How awful. I hope you recover well. Legend woman for taking pictures’.
“I’ll be in a sling for a while, not sure when my next right-handed high five will be,” he added