Frostbite

Bitter Cold at Chiefs Playoff Game Leads to Amputations

In a chilling reminder of the dangers of extreme cold, a Missouri hospital has revealed that some fans who attended the frigid Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Miami Dolphins in January had to undergo amputations due to severe frostbite. Research Medical Center in Kansas City stated that during an 11-day cold snap that gripped the region, it treated dozens of people for frostbite injuries. Tragically, 12 of those individuals – including some who had been at the Chiefs’ wild-card playoff game on January 13th – were forced to have parts of their bodies amputated, primarily fingers and toes.

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.