Irwin emerges from coma

April 8, 2001
Source: Global TV
Original story - link verified on April 8, 2001

Injured ski racer Dave Irwin opened his eyes, grasped a friend's hand and kissed his girlfriend for the first time in almost a month. Irwin, a former member of the Canadian Ski Team nicknamed the Crazy Canucks, emerged from his coma Friday, leaving friends and family "thrilled" and optimistic.

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