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LEWES, Del. - A young boy has unfortunately lost his foot after a freak lawnmower accident last night in Lewes.

Delaware State Police tell WBOC that they arrived on scene Wednesday night for a medical-related call. There, they learned that the 3-year-old had been sitting on his father’s lap on a riding mower when the boy jumped off, according to police.

Police say the boy’s foot then became lodged under the mower and was severed. 

The boy was flown to AI Dupont for medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

 

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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