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The Rock-Climbing Prodigy Who Lost Both His Legs – And Now Builds Bionic Limbs
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The Rock-Climbing Prodigy Who Lost Both His Legs – And Now Builds Bionic Limbs

Hugh Herr barely survived a terrifying blizzard at just seventeen. Now he’s back climbing mountains—and has revolutionized the prosthetic industry, too.

Alex Vadukul
Apr 07, 2017
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