While he is going to be fine in time, this type of news is the type we hate to report.
According to TMZ, actor Corin Nemec — who portrayed “Jonas Quinn”, the Kelownan scientist from Langara and eventual SG-1 team member in Season Six of the series — is recovering from emergency surgery after shattering his leg in multiple places in a boating accident this past weekend. Nemec, who was in Belize shooting a film (presumably a production headed for Syfy) called Poseidon Rex, was on board a Coast Guard vessel that crashed violently into a partially submerged barge.
“We hit the sinking barge … with an enormous amount of force,” Nemec told a local reporter in Belize. “[And] that threw me into the side of the boat where I shattered my femur in three places.”
Nemec reportedly lost massive quantities of blood, over half of what was in his body. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery and required multiple blood transfusions before finally stabilizing.
“Everyone on board that boat, including the gentlemen working for the Coast Guard … everyone is lucky to be alive,” Nemec said.
While the actor recuperates, you can send him your well-wishes for a speedy recovery on Twitter at @iamcorinnemec.
(Thanks to Michael S. and Michael V. for the tip)
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My goodness. Glad he's doing okay now and hope him the best in his recovery. That sounds more painful than i care to imagine...
I am so glad he is okay! Hope for a quick, struggle-free recovery
D:ohmygod. Praying for him!
Glad he's okay.
Along with everyone else, I am glad to hear he will eventually recover! This was a bit shocking to hear.
hope your recovery is as speedy as walking through the stargate! :-)
I hope he's going to be OK, one problem with those kinds of injuries is clots forming.
ouch... well at least he'll be OK
Get well, Corin.
(Didn't Sciffy- on that anniversary special- call Creature Feature Night "the most dangerous night on television"? Oy...)