Marine who lost his legs in Afghanistan talks to 17 News

Local Marine who lost his legs in Afghanistan talks to 17 News

A Bakersfield High School graduate who lost both of his legs defending our country in Afghanistan, did his first television interview with 17 News. Jeremiah Thein stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) while trying to save the life of another marine. That marine was not hurt, and now Jeremiah is recovering at Walter Reed Hospital.

Jeremiah's accident happened just over a month ago. He's in good spirits, even cracking jokes. He also goes into great detail, remembering everything, when talking about the day he lost his legs.

"You know I was born and raised in Bakersfield," Thein tells us.

Proud to be from Bakersfield and proud to serve his country, 21-year-old Jeremiah Thein was strong and focused before his accident in Afghanistan.

Today, the Lance Corporal is still strong and focused at his room at Walter Reed Hospital.
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