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‘I feel pretty damn lucky’: Fox News’ Benjamin Hall describes losing body parts, but gushes in gratitude

April 8, 2022 | | Print Article

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Fox News State Department correspondent Benjamin Hall revealed the extent of his injuries on Twitter Thursday evening for the first time since he was severely wounded in Ukraine during an attack by Russian forces which resulted in the deaths of two of his colleagues.

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“To sum it up, I’ve lost half a leg on one side and a foot on the other. One hand is being put together, one eye is no longer working, and my hearing is pretty blown… but all in all I feel pretty damn lucky to be here – and it is the people who got me here who are amazing!” Hall, 39, tweeted according to Fox News, showing an image of himself in a hospital bed with a patch over his left eye.

Hall and his team were hit by Russian troops outside of Kyiv in a vehicle while reporting on the invasion. Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian producer Oleksandra Kuvshynova were killed in the attack on March 14.

“It’s been over three weeks since the attack in Ukraine and I wanted to start sharing it all. But first I need to pay tribute to my colleagues Pierre and Sasha who didn’t make it that day. Pierre and I traveled the world together, working was his joy and his joy was infectious. RIP,” Hall sadly wrote. He then shared a photo of Zakrzewski and a video of an on-air tribute to Kuvshynova.

For some reason, the tweets are no longer on Twitter but they were seen and recorded all over the place before they disappeared.

Hall will eventually tell his story when he has recovered from his injuries.

Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin recounted to People how Hall was rescued and evacuated out of the country after he was wounded. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby was also involved in the rescue.

“While Kirby explained to her that the U.S. couldn’t assist in any sort of military effort inside of Ukraine (due to a presidential order that bans troops from crossing into the country), Griffin had another idea,” People reported.

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“She proposed to Kirby that ‘if I can get Benjamin to the border, can you have a team from Landstuhl help him?’” Griffin asked referring to a military hospital in Germany.

Hall made his way to Germany and is now facing a long road to recovery. He was subsequently transported to a hospital in Texas where he underwent several surgeries for his injuries.

The British journalist is married and is the father of three children. He has been with Fox News since 2015.

Heartfelt support flowed in from Hall’s colleagues for his speedy recovery:

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19 thoughts on “‘I feel pretty damn lucky’: Fox News’ Benjamin Hall describes losing body parts, but gushes in gratitude”

  1. Thank God for Jennifer Griffin who “made the connection” to Kirby, to get this guy out! I wish him well with his recovery. It’s people like this who “HELP” to get the ball rolling. While Biden “dithers, “dodders” & walks around “clueless” about his Dems @ an Obama “event”, “REAL” people on the front lines are “DOING” what our State Dept.is so INEPT at! Let’s “hope” the “those” helping Afghanistans “working” for the USA, are just as successful.Russia is an atheistic country, who “cares” ONLY for POWER, @ any cost. “Kinda” sounds like the Dems in Washington, D.C.!

  2. Without those brave journalists, we wouldn’t know what that madman is doing to the Ukrainians.

    1. And what the Ukrainian army is doing to its own citizens…..perhaps you should look a bit further

  3. As I read this article, so many thoughts are speeding through my mind, but for now I just want to send you my positive thoughts and vibes. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

  4. I had no idea how gravely wounded Benjamin Hall is. These embedded reporters assume a huge risk when entering these war zones. Despite his injuries, he sounds very positive and that will help his recovery. He’s a remarkable young man! As for Twitter removing the subject tweets … WTF?!!

  5. Hey BPR! Your new comment and zero notifications of comments SUCKS! And you want donation for your censorship????? Get real.

        1. Got flagged on cartoons. Yes agree 100% go back to old format with less censorship. Is this not a conservative site. WTF BPR

  6. OK, now that guy right there is ONE TOUGH SOB! Mr. Benfamin Hall, you are a true American Hero! I know you will recover from your war wounds, and I hope for God’s Blessings for you and your family. HAND SALUTE!

  8. ”the tweets have already been taken down my Twitter”…are you sshhitting me? Twitter is openly a democrat propaganda machine which doesn’t allow free speech. They need to sell Elon 51% ownership, or be taken down. They continually shut down truth.

    1. Elon now has 4 times the stock Dorsey has. There is a new sheriff in town, so things will change.

  9. “While Kirby explained to her that the U.S. couldn’t assist in any sort of military effort inside of Ukraine (due to a presidential order that bans troops from crossing into the country), Griffin had another idea,” People reported.”

    Just like Afghanistan. US citizens are rescued not by the US government, but by US civilians. Thank you Jennifer Griffin.

  10. WHY were these tweets taken down???? Where Is The Disinformation????
    Where is Elon????

  11. So, why would Twitter “delete” Hall’s tweets? Are they somehow “embarrassing” to Twittter, no matter how factual? Or is it because it makes the Russians look bad? Either way, it’s stoll censorship, and to hell with Twitter’s “community standards. The truth is never a taboo subject, except at Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube………

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