A few weeks ago, the Hunter Brothers announced on their social media that Luke Hunter was involved in a severe accident that had him recovering in hospital. Luke has now spoken out about the detail of the accident.
On May 8, 2021 The Hunter Brothers posted a picture of Luke smiling in a hospital bed to their official social media platforms.
His injuries include shattered bones, a dislocated elbow, severed ligaments and tendons, a broken wrist, and more. The brothers had not originally provided any details on how he sustained his injuries. All we knew was that these injuries were severe but that Luke was expected to recover.
In an interview with ET Canada, Luke gave us more details on how he injured himself. He was working on the roof of his house and slipped off the ladder while descending from the roof. According to Luke, he fell all the way down.
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In the interview, Luke was seen in a cast on each arm and sling over his shoulder. He said: “I realized very quickly how easily we take things for granted, like using our arms, that one needs to step back and be thankful for.”
According to the brothers, it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play the guitar the same way he used to or how much mobility he’ll be able to regain in his left arm.
The original announcement of the accident left fans of the band very worried. Comments poured in wishing Luke well and a full recovery. See the full article and announcement from the original announcement below.
Full Announcement From Luke Hunter On May 8th, 2021
As always, Luke’s smiling through the pain and the emotion he’s experiencing. He’s trying to be thankful for the experience and the healing process, saying he’s looking forward to spending more time with his kids.
Fans, friends, and family have been reaching out wishing Luke a speedy and full recovery. The comment count on the posts are continually increasing. The comments are filled with fans sending prayers, well wishes, and words of encouragement to Luke.
We are so glad to know that Luke is going to make a full recovery. Seeing his smile throughout this tough time is an inspiration. From all of us here at Front Porch Music, we wish you the best and can’t wait to see the result of your recovery!
Keep smiling Luke … it’s an inspiration.
