Charla Nash Comes Home From Cleveland Clinic

In Stamford Connecticut last year, Charla Nash went to the home of her friend Sandra Herold to help her with her pet chimp Travis. Travis went on a rampage, beating Charla Nash nearly to death and severely disfiguring her in the process. The errant primate was killed by police who responded to emergency calls. Charla was taken to the Cleveland Clinic, where she underwent extensive surgeries and therapy, and she has been released. If you were thinking a chimpanzee is a pet you’d like to spend some instant cash to get, you may want to think again.

”Today” Show given update by Charla Nash

Charla Nash recently had an interview with the “Today” show, in which she updated Meredith Vieira about her situation, as outlined by MSNBC. The attack entirely disfigured her face, and since the tragic occurrence, she has worn a veil wherever she goes. The attack caused both of her eyes to be excised. She calls for constant assistance, as she can’t use her hands or eat solid food. She spent over a year in the Cleveland Clinic undergoing surgery and therapy. She hopes to get face and hand transplants.

The intervening officer and his struggle

A related MSNBC article concerned the aftermath for the responding officer. Frank Chiafari, a 25 year Stamford Police veteran has been left traumatized by the incident. When he arrived on the scene, he barely recognized the victim as human. Travis really went up to his automobile, and opened the driver side door. Chiafari had no choice but to fire. Travis died as a result of his wounds. Chiafari was so traumatized he had to take a leave of absence, only for the state to deny his Worker’s Compensation claim.

What will Charla Nash do now?

The Cleveland Clinic was a great place for Charla Nash to go. The Cleveland Clinic is one of the best medical centers within the United States. The first face transplant in the US was done there. That is where kidney dialysis was invented, and where numerous huge strides in medical science were made. She has made huge strides given that the attack, and it's possible she may get even better with further surgeries and therapy.

Sources

MSNBC

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37015385/ns/today-today_people/

MSNBC

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36962822/ns/today-today_people/