Despite losing a part of his leg to a shark bite, Maui surfer remains 'happy, grateful'
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A Maui man who lost a part of his leg to a shark bite is now out of the hospital and thanking those who saved his life and helped him recover.
A Maui man who lost a part of his leg to a shark bite is now out of the hospital and thanking those who saved his life and helped him recover.
"I am so happy, I am so grateful," said 61-year-old Wailuku resident Kenji Nonaka, whose right leg was severed from the knee down after a shark bit him a week ago.
The shark atacked Nonaka while he was surfing at Waiehu Beach Park, a popluar surfing spot also known as "Sandpiles."
But despite losing a part of his leg, Nonaka has not lost his positive spirit or his love for the sport.
Nonaka has been surfing for more than 40 years and said he will not stop because of his injury.
He plans to get back on his board as soon as he is fully healed.
"I don't know how to say it, but I need surfing for my life," Nonaka added.
