One victim of the Aurora shooting has reportedly saved a man’s life from beyond the grave. Receiving two new lungs from the deceased organ donor, “Uncle Greg” will now be able to live.
The news broke as Reddit user lucasmassey posted an image of his uncle and two women in the hospital after the operation.
“My Uncle Greg just got two new lungs from a victim of the Aurora shootings. Amazing that such tragedy saves a man’s life too,” the post read.
The post received more than 1,000 comments, and nearly 20,000 views in the first four hours of its posting and quickly rose to be Reddit’s top post of the day.
“I know if I was in the victim’s family’s shoes, the idea of your uncle getting another chance would be such a great source of comfort,” wrote Reddit user swordfishtrombonez.
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