Oak Ridge Man Hurt During Sandy Continues Recovery
Wayne Police Officer Bob Franco has increased mobility in his arms and legs. He said the outpouring of support from members of the community has been 'humbling.'
Oak Ridge resident and Wayne Officer Robert Franco continues to steadily improve. He can now walk independently. His range of motion continues to increase and he has increased dexterity in his fingers. “Everyday there is more progress,” Franco said. “I feel confident in my rate of recovery and am still confident that I’ll have a full recovery.” Franco, a Wayne police officer suffered a severe spinal cord injury during Tropical Storm Sandy when a tree fell on the patrol car he was in while at Fire Company 5. The tree landed on the vehicle, pinning Franco inside. Franco nearly suffocated. It took emergency personnel an hour to extract him from the vehicle. Franco said his legs are “really strong” and “probably feel as close to as they were …
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Christopher J. Holleritter
10:41 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
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