Megan Pascoe loses leg in horrific ride-on mower accident just after her wedding

In Australia, a woman named Megan Pascoe experienced a tragic accident just a week after her wedding. On October 26, she was mowing the nature strip in front of her home in Paxton, located in New South Wales' Hunter Region, when a ride-on mower hit an embankment, causing her to fall off. In an effort to stop her fall, she instinctively put her foot down, which resulted in the mower running over her foot. The mower's design allowed it to move forward without a driver, exacerbating the incident as it continued to operate without control Fortunately, Megan's wife, Stephanie Pascoe, was in the backyard and heard her distressed cries. She quickly rushed to Megan's side, followed by their neighbor who used her shirt as a tourniquet while other neighbors arrived to assist by removing their belts for additional support to stop the blood flow. Megan credited these quick-thinking actions of her neighbors for saving her life. Following the accident, she was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite the efforts made, her injuries were so severe that doctors advised her that amputation of her lower leg below the knee was necessary Megan reflected on the accident and explained how the unfortunate circumstances unfolded. Just six weeks after moving into their new home in a small village, she was excited to take on lawn care but faced an unexpected disaster. The ride-on mower had a dangerous tendency to accelerate on its own, which added an element of risk to its operation. She detailed the moment she looked up from the ground and saw the mower still moving, feeling a mix of horror and disbelief at how quickly the situation had spiraled out of control. The traumatic experience did not end with the emergency response; Megan spent three weeks in the hospital recovering from her injuries. Once discharged, she continued her recovery at home and began attending rehabilitation sessions as an outpatient, coupled with weekly visits to her orthopedic doctors. The accident not only transformed her physical condition but also underscored the importance of safety measures in operating machinery, especially for those who may be inexperienced or unfamiliar with the equipment.