Frostbite Takes Toll on Chiefs Fans: Amputations After Frigid Playoff Game
In a harrowing aftermath of the frigid NFL playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins, a Missouri hospital has revealed that some fans had to undergo amputations due to severe frostbite. The Research Medical Center in Kansas City treated dozens of people who suffered from frostbite during the 11-day cold snap in January, with 12 individuals requiring amputations, mostly involving fingers and toes.
The game, played on January 13th, 2024, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, was one of the coldest in NFL history.