Trophy Eyes releases update after fan injury during stage dive

Australian band Trophy Eyes has provided an update on the recovery of a fan who was seriously injured at one of their US concerts in April.

During the show of the punk from Newcastle in Buffalo, New York a few months ago, 24-year-old fan Bird pice suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries. These occurred when the band’s lead singer, Johannes Floreanitried to race through the mosh pit and landed on her head per The mirror.

The band shared the emotional update in a multi-part post on Instagram.

“We are pleased to report that Bird is in the rehab phase of her recovery. Through physical therapy, she has regained mobility in her arms and wrists and feeling has returned to her legs and feet,” it began.

“We are all optimistic about her recovery. However, spinal cord injuries are a very serious matter and require a lot of hard work and patience – the first year of rehabilitation is crucial.

“Thanks to Bird’s persistence and hard work, she will hopefully soon be able to leave her ward and continue her rehabilitation and recovery in a barrier-free new home.

“We remain in frequent contact with Bird and continue to work closely with the family to support Bird’s recovery in any way we can.”

The band has donated $5,000 to aid her recovery, along with additional crowdfunding efforts from the band’s fan base.

In May, she admitted in an interview with NBC News: “When you hear about injuries like this, you know they are obviously very serious injuries and I did not expect a recovery.”

“Of course nothing is certain, but they predict that I will fully recover from everything.”

bird mother, Amy Leigh Flaminioalso announced that after the incident, they were “concerned that she would not make it.”

The band’s fan base also supported their reaction.

In the comments of the update post, the most popular comment was: “I think you guys handled this horrible situation in the best way possible. To anyone pointing fingers at John, it was a freak accident and that would put enough stress on him. I wish Bird the best. TE forever.”

“There are first-class performances here. This is community!!,” said another.

While the band’s fan base was forgiving, Mike Thorthe venue manager, has strongly reminded people that the venue has a “no moshing” rule, according to news.com.au.

“There are signs all over the venue and there was a notice in the emails about this show with the show promoter and the band themselves.

“Our policies and best practices include a complete show stop for all stage diving, which has been implemented for this incident.”

Trophy Eyes is currently on tour.