Pretoria man severely burnt in freak gym accident

A routine visit to the gym has left Pretoria resident Stéfanos Dalcos facing months of treatment, rehabilitation and an uncertain future after a horrific incident inside the steam room at Planet Fitness Montana,reports Pretoria RekordThe 28-year-old suffered third-degree burns over approximately 17% of his body during the incident on June 18 and remains admitted to Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, where he has already undergone multiple operations. Speaking toRekordfrom his hospital bed, Dalcos said the day had started like any other. “After my workout, I had a shower and, like I normally do, I went into the steam room.”According to Dalcos, the steam room had been out of service before reopening that day.

“I went inside, and that’s the last thing I remember. I think I picked up the hosepipe, but I’m honestly not sure,” he said. The next thing he remembers is waking up in the back of an ambulance.

Dalcos said he was later told another gym member who attempted to help him was also injured while trying to rescue him, along with a gym employee, before the power was switched off. The injuries have left Dalcos with severe burns and a lengthy recovery ahead. His left hand and arm sustained extensive damage during the incident, and he is currently experiencing limited function in his right hand.