18-Year-Old Adjusts to Life With New Bionic Arms in Turkey

One teen is adjusting to life with a set of bionic arms. Samet Aktepe, 18, of Turkey lost both of his arms at the shoulder last year after he got an electric shock while helping his father do roof work. His journey to this point started with a fundraising campaign in which people donated $150,000 so he could get these new arms implanted. Samet says he feels like he has his life back since he got his arms. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.

[SomeRandomUserrrr.]

It's better than nothing guys, it's such a beautiful gift from the people who donated themselves. I'm quite proud 👍👏

[elijahmccourtney]

Props to the people who donated for his cause! Blessings

[TheRevealingUnknown]

Such a catastrophic accident for an 18 year old, my heart aches for that dude.

[embimmer]

The fact that so many people choose to donate to this cause makes me want to cry!

[journeymansmitty]

He's an inspiration no matter what never let nothing hold you back in this life🤔

[jamesy]

Thats amazing man big ups to the people who donated thats quality

[superrrrliz]

I am so happy technology like this exists. Bless him his family and everyone who helped him regain arms.

[ms.krueger]

He looks a lot older than 18. Glad he has a chance at a normal life and independence.

[samsungknoxx]

So touched to see strangers coming together to give a helping hand

[scarlettroger]

Wow, it makes you appreciate the small things in life

[stevenbrooks]

Out of all the things he's grateful to be able to do again, I bet being able to hug his Mom again is among the most cherished ❤👩‍👦 🫂

[ImTheCookieMonster]

It's so crazy how life can change for you completely in a matter of seconds. He seems like such a strong minded person.

[kishuinupower]

There is always good people out there willing to donate.

[kimatalasiawomenfighter]

My heart broke 💔 out of my chest for this young man. It's very Davestating for a mother seeing his beloved son coping and struggling with his bionic arms to get around. I'm happy he's alive and survived that shock of electric

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

Everybody needs just a little love, lots of hope and unshakable faith.

[minecraftmaster]

Imagine how good arms like these will be in 10 years

[stopwar]

Aw, the last part him kissing his Mom's hand 🙏❤❤❤ God bless you & your family & the people who donated.

[coldblooded]

How heartwarming is this? Merry Christmas yall.

[zsai.]

18?! He looks 27!!!! But may God bless him

[-xb]

Technology is amazing, so glad for him. 18 is too young to have something like this happen to him, not that it's ok at any age. I see people like him and I'm always greatful for the fact that I'm abled bodied. I wish him all the best going forward.