Howard, a northern California-based rock-climbing enthusiast, is a lower-leg amputee.

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There was an "unusually strong effort" to save that leg to prevent her from becoming a double amputee, he said.

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Eight months on, the soldier, who lost part of his right leg has adapted well to life as an amputee and has even spoken of his hopes to eventually run a marathon.

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Right now on BuzzFeed, I can watch Voldemort give a really awkward hug, find out the 25 things kids today will never have, see a tortoise amputee with a wheel for a leg, and discover the proper way to throw a pie.

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