Damien Martyn Returns Home After 'Miracle' Recovery From Meningitis

• Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has returned home after a 'miracle' recovery from meningitis.
• He was placed in an induced coma for eight days at a Gold Coast hospital last December due to the illness.
• Martyn revealed he had a 50/50 chance of survival but surprised doctors with his rapid recovery, walking and talking just four days after waking from the coma.
• He thanked his family, friends, and medical staff, including paramedics at Mermaid Waters Ambulance and doctors/nurses at Gold Coast University Hospital, for their support.
• Martyn, a member of Australia's 2003 World Cup-winning squad, emphasized the fragility and preciousness of life after this experience.

Why It Matters: Damien Martyn made a 'miracle' recovery from meningitis, returning home after an induced coma.