"Divine Protection in Question: Father Battling for Life After Suffering from Flesh-Consuming Bacteria"
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A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover the mounting medical bills of Ben West, a father from Florida, who is currently fighting for his life after getting infected with the dangerous bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus.
The infection occurred on Saturday morning while West and his family were crabbing and mullet fishing underneath the intercoastal passover bridge leading into Port St. Joe from Mexico Beach. According to reports, West's leg tissue was severely damaged, similar to a third-degree burn, and he has undergone two surgeries this week to drain fluids from his leg.
Janie Knowles, West's fiancée, described the incident as emotional and distressing. She noted numerous blisters on West's body that were bursting and his leg swelling significantly, appearing four times larger than the other one. Upon arrival at the hospital, West was reportedly confused and disoriented.
According to Knowles, West still has three more surgeries scheduled. No new information about the location or circumstances of the infection is provided. However, Keith West, Ben's father, finds comfort in believing that God is in control and that prayers are being answered.
Ben West is portrayed as a loving and family-oriented person by his partner and family. His father, Keith, mentioned his son's determination and hard-fighting spirit. The family attributes their strength to their faith during this challenging time.
As a result of the infection, West's kidneys and liver are reportedly failing. The article does not mention any new surgeries scheduled for West.
The GoFundMe page, set up to help cover West's medical expenses, can be found online. The community is urged to extend their support and prayers to Ben West and his family during this difficult time.
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