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Dream of 100th TT start ends abruptly due to “a collision with a local seagull”
Isle of Man TT rider Mark Parrett confirmed he will undergo surgery on his left arm after sustaining a fracture from a bird strike during a race. The injury, worse than initially thought, will require plates and screws to repair the radius bone. Parrett, aiming for 100 starts, was forced to retire from the event after being hit by a seagull near the 33rd Milestone. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical costs and rehabilitation. The fundraising page details Parrett’s injury and the specialized treatments, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Red Light Therapy, needed for his recovery. Mark Parrett, a TT veteran since 2002, is grateful for the support during this challenging time as he works towards his goal of 100 TT starts.
