A Memphis native is recovering from several injuries from the neck and face after an Electronic Cigarette exploded on his face while smoking it. Cordero Caples, 29, was in critical condition on sunday at a hospital in colorado springs, colo. Family Members say a Kangertech Electronic Cigarette exploded on him while smoking it, Caples's neck was broken, his teeth were knocked out and he had facial fractures and cut... see another photo after the cut.
Cordero Caples, a Memphis native, was in surgery at
a hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. for most of the day Sunday.
Caples had a fractured vertebrae, facial fractures and broken teeth,
among other injuries, after an electronic cigarette exploded Friday.
"It’s
going to be a long, intensive recovery process," Colessia Porter, the
victim's sister said. "I ask that the City of Memphis keep us in your
prayers. We need them. He needs them."
Caples is a college student in Colorado, studying to be a personal trainer. Porter said doctors aren't sure if her brother will be able to walk again.
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