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Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead more<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nInfluencer Mike Holston, who makes videos of himself interacting with wildlife, was injured during a skydiving accident. <\/p>\n
The social media star, known as \u201cthe Real Tarzann\u201d online, shared a post on Instagram Saturday to share that he was hospitalized. In the photo, he was lying in a gurney, with his right leg wrapped up and his neck in a brace. <\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday I had a Skydiving accident I\u2019ll probably be out for a few weeks!\u201d he wrote in the caption. \u201cI\u2019m pretty banged up at the moment in some pretty good pain but just happy to be alive. I know a lot of yall want to see me down but don\u2019t count on it too long, enjoy while you can !\u201d<\/p>\n
Holston shared a series of updates on his Instagram Story, featuring videos of himself in the hospital. In one clip, when he was lying down in the gurney, he was asked how bad his pain was. <\/p>\n
\u201cGettin’ there. Getting better,\u201d he said. \u201cI was f***ed up for like three hours. I couldn’t even breathe. My chest was killing me.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Animal influencer Mike Holston was hospitalized after skydiving accident (Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nIn the following video, he reassured fans that he was making a steady recovery. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat’s up family? Thank God all is well. They didn’t get me off this Earth today, but love you all, happy holidays,\u201d he said. \u201cNothing to worry about. Just another rough day in the office. I love you all. And hopefully we will see you all soon.\u201d <\/p>\n
The influencer has more than 16 million followers on Instagram, where he posts videos of himself interacting with different animals, like reptiles and primates. He also uses his account to promote wildlife conservation and respect for nature. <\/p>\n