Photo: Times-Georgian, Cliff Williams / AP Paige Copeland, 25, of Gwinnett, sits with her mother Donna and speaks about her sister Aimee's strength and her hope for Aimee's recovery from a devastating bacterial infection known as necrotizing fasciitis,
Necrotizing fasciitis claims woman's leg after zip line accident. One week after her accident, the 24-year-old from Georgia is still struggling for life.
Necrotizing fasciitis claims woman's leg after zip line accident. One week after her accident, the 24-year-old from Georgia is still struggling for life.
But a dangerous bacteria -- necrotizing fasciitis -- found its way into the wound. Within days, Copeland was back in the hospital in grave condition. The scourge has led to the amputation of the West Georgia University student's left leg.
CBS NewsAimee Copeland, 24, battles flesh-eating necrotizing fasciitis following zip CBS News(CBS News) Aimee Copeland is fighting for her life against a deadly flesh-eating disease she contracted following a zip-lining. Aimee Copeland
