Against All Odds: Peruvian Nursing Student Survives Brutal Robbery, Needs Help for Further Surgeries

A 23-year-old nursing student, Ángel Torres, is recovering from a brutal armed robbery in Lima, Peru, where he was shot multiple times. Ten of his organs were compromised, and he spent 17 days in a coma. Security footage shows two armed motorcyclists attacking Ángel and his coworker. "I said, 'No,'" Ángel recounts, describing the moment he was shot. Despite the grim prognosis—less than a 20% chance of survival—a team of over 10 surgeons at Hospital Negritos worked for four hours to save him. Two bullets remain lodged in his body, requiring further surgeries. His mother, Maribel Vergaray, expressed her gratitude for the miracle, stating, "The doctors said only a miracle could save him." Ángel, now recovering, is focused on finishing his studies. His story is a testament to his resilience and the dedication of the medical team.