A 19-year-old in a neck brace holds a lobster roll.
Share this @internewscast.com

A TEENAGER has been left with a broken neck following a freak accident when he tried to cool himself down in the water.

Aiden Sloan, 19, plowed into a sandbar head-on while diving into a wave, his mom revealed.

A 19-year-old in a neck brace holds a lobster roll.
Aiden Sloan was left with horrific injuries following a freak accident when diving into the waterCredit: Facebook
A 19-year-old man wearing a flamingo-print shirt.
He suffered a broken neckCredit: Facebook

He suffered the injuries while at the beach in New Hampshire on June 23, as reported by Fox News.

Aiden, employed at a noodle bar within a casino, was rendered unconscious after crashing into the sandbar, and his cousins recounted the instant they sensed something was amiss.

Family friend Jessica O’Brien said the teenager misjudged the depth of the water.

Michael Henry said it looked like Sloan’s eyes were “bulging” out of his face, as reported by the NBC affiliate WBTS-CD.

Gabriel Ruiz, Aiden’s other cousin, tried to bring him to shore and said it was like carrying a dead body.

“He was just, like, not moving at all,” he said.

Temperatures had soared to almost 90F on Monday when Aiden was trying to cool off in the water at Hampton Beach.

Aiden has been left with a broken neck and suffered a bruised spine and concussion.

Mom Melina Burton has updated social media users on her son’s condition after his accident.

In one post from June 27, she revealed Aiden couldn’t squeeze or move his fingers.

Lifeguard, 18, impaled by beach umbrella recalls horror and reveals pole missed artery by a centimeter in freak accident

Aiden can slightly move his left knee but still had no movement on the right, and he can control both of his arms.

“He’s frustrated that all he can do is lay there,” she said.

Melina also revealed her son has suffered nightmares following the accident.

A nurse woke up Aiden after he feared he was drowning again, according to a GoFundMe post.

Melina revealed she’s hopeful Aiden would be moved out of the intensive care unit, and shared pictures of her son enjoying a lobster roll.

She said he was determined to feed himself two bites, which he managed to achieve.

Aiden has been enjoying ice cream and orange juice while in the hospital, according to his mom.

She told Fox News Digital it was “heartbreaking” to see him defeated.

Tributes have been paid to the teen, who has aspirations of becoming a chef.

“He is the funniest human you’ll ever meet,” O’Brien told the Portsmouth Herald.

Photo of Aiden Sloan, a 19-year-old fighting for his life after a neck injury.
Tributes have been paid to Aiden, who has been described as the ‘funniest human’Credit: GoFundMe
Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
California teen accused of making 27 ghost guns with 3D printers at home

California Teen Allegedly Constructs 27 Ghost Guns Using 3D Printing Technology at Home

The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office has announced that an 18-year-old from…
3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

Tragic Iran Operation Leaves 3 US Service Members Dead, 5 Injured

Three members of the U.S. military lost their lives, while five others…
Iran's soccer federation head doubts country will play in 2026 World Cup after US-Israeli strikes

Iran’s Soccer Federation Chief Expresses Uncertainty Over 2026 World Cup Participation Following US-Israeli Strikes

In light of recent geopolitical tensions, Iran’s soccer federation president has expressed…
Donald Trump says he took out Khamenei before 'he got me'

Trump Claims Strategic Preemptive Action Against Iran’s Khamenei: Averted Potential Threat

Former President Donald Trump recently remarked that he acted against Ayatollah Khamenei…
Trump reveals how long he expects Iran campaign to last — as he mourns US troops killed

Trump’s Prognosis on Iran Campaign Duration Revealed Amidst Mourning of Fallen US Troops

President Donald Trump has indicated that the current joint military efforts by…
Trapped hot air balloon passengers saved in heart-stopping rescue at nearly 1,000 feet above ground

Dramatic High-Altitude Balloon Rescue: Passengers Safely Retrieved from 1,000 Feet Up

In a dramatic rescue operation, two individuals were saved after their hot…
Mother stabbed to death at Virginia bus stop by illegal immigrant with over 30 prior arrests

Virginia Bus Stop Tragedy: Mother Fatally Stabbed by Suspect with Extensive Criminal History

In a tragic incident at a Virginia bus stop, a woman was…
Team USA basketball player Destiny Littleton shares panic footage stranded in Israel after Iran attack

Destiny Littleton’s Harrowing Experience: Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict

Destiny Littleton, a former standout in NCAA and Team USA women’s basketball,…
At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate

Tragic Clashes in Pakistan: 22 Dead Amid US Consulate Protest Chaos

In a wave of unrest that swept through Pakistan, at least 22…
Australian TV host explodes at Iran’s Khamenei in Persian on air

Australian TV Host Delivers Fiery On-Air Rebuke to Iran’s Khamenei in Persian

Rita Panahi, a prominent anchor for Sky News Australia, left her audience…
Illinois primary elections 2026: Early voting expands in Chicago, Cook County for Illinois Primary

Illinois Primary Elections 2026: Chicago and Cook County Broaden Early Voting Opportunities

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago and Cook County are expanding early voting opportunities,…
Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after threats of 'devastating' attack

Trump Cautions Iran Against Retaliation Amid ‘Devastating’ Attack Threats

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the United…