In June 2023, Aimee da Cunha, 33, from Perth, Australia, was boiling potatoes on the stove when her two-year-old daughter, Hailey, knocked the pan of water over her. She suffered second degree burns to 36% of her body. Whilst she received treatment in hospital, Hailey struggled to breathe had to be put on life support. But when doctors tried waking her up, she was unresponsive. After various tests, they discovered Hailey had brain damage. Doctors told Aimee and her partner, Justin, 33, that Hailey would have no quality of life and would be in a vegetative state. They gave them the choice to withdraw care and let her pass naturally. But Aimee and Justin gave Hailey a chance at life and she underwent a tracheostomy surgery. She also endured two skin graft surgeries. Miraculously, Hailey started to improve each day and was eventually able to eat and breathe on her own. She has recently taken her first steps since her accident and is continuing to defy everything that the doctors said.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
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PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
