A young surfer who lost his right leg after being attacked by a shark off the coast of NSW has shared an incredible update.
Kai McKenzie’s leg was bitten off in July when he attempted to fight off an approaching shark at North Shore Beach in Port Macquarie.
The 23-year-old has showcased an incredible new chapter in his recovery with multiple posts to Instagram.
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On Saturday, Mr McKenzie showed he still has it in a video where he rides a wave with his one remaining leg, boardies, sunnies and the simple caption, “We back b……”.
The short clip has been viewed more than 168,000 times and Instagram users have flocked to the comments in support of the feat.
“No way. I’ve seen ya do some shit but this is brilliant mate,” one wrote.
“Amazing Kai! You are seriously an inspiration. Your mental strength to keep going is unmatched ❤️❤️❤️,” commented another.
Back in October, Mr McKenzie had posted an array of black and white images of him hopping into the water for the first time since since his injury with his surfboard and a big smile shared by his mates.
“Probably one of the craziest feelings I’ve had,” Mr McKenzie wrote.
“First time back in the water last week I paddled back out where I got bit. I sat out there by myself and took it in for a little bit than a bunch of my favourite people had a surf with me.
“Ya ain’t never gunna take me away from the ocean!”
The exciting news comes after Mr McKenzie told STAB surf magazine in September he was hell-bent on returning to the water as soon as possible.
“I’m going to f… sh.. up with a prosthetic,” he said.
The surfer is also a member of band Clutch Kick and has recently released a song he wrote in hospital called Your In My Way on Spotify.