Alex McKinnon's parents recall on 60 Minutes the moment their son was paralysed

By Tim Connell
Updated July 5 2015 - 8:43am, first published July 4 2015 - 6:22pm
Scott and Kate McKinnon speak to Liz Hayes. Photo: 60 Minutes
Scott and Kate McKinnon speak to Liz Hayes. Photo: 60 Minutes
Alex McKinnon can now stand for short periods of time. Photo: 60 Minutes
Alex McKinnon can now stand for short periods of time. Photo: 60 Minutes
Alex McKinnon receives treatment after the tackle. Photo: 60 Minutes
Alex McKinnon receives treatment after the tackle. Photo: 60 Minutes
Saved his life: Alex McKinnon with fiancee Teigan Power. Photo: 60 Minutes
Saved his life: Alex McKinnon with fiancee Teigan Power. Photo: 60 Minutes

The parents of NRL player Alex McKinnon have spoken for the first time about the emotional moment they realised their son had been paralysed from the chest down.

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