Boy hurt in SW Minn. crash finds strength on field
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A 10-year-old boy seriously injured more than two years ago in a southwestern Minnesota bus crash that killed his brother and three other children is back on his feet - and playing football.
WCCO-TV reports that Sawyer Stevens is participating in Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway's football camp in Hutchinson this weekend. Participants say Stevens' fortitude is an inspiration, and Greenway says Stevens is hustling and having fun.
Stevens was on the Cottonwood school bus struck by a van in February 2008. His brother, Reed, and three others were killed that day, and Sawyer had to undergo extensive rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic.
Sawyer admits he was nervous to get back on the football field - but once he got out there is felt good to be playing again.
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Information from WCCO-TV
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