Berkeley balcony collapse victim will 'live happiest life possible' in honour of friends

A student who was seriously injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse has written on social media about her recovery post-fall, and has said that she intends to live the ‘happiest and most fulfilling life possible.”

Clodagh Cogley, who suffered two collapsed lungs, a broken shoulder, a broken knee, 5 broken ribs and a broken spinal cord which may leave her unable to walk, showed inspiring strength and resilience, facing her own injuries and dealing with the grief of losing her friends, she said that she would honour their deaths by “living the happiest and most fulfilling life possible.”

“Hey friends, just an update to let you guys know how I'm getting on (slowly catching up with the individual messages I promise!)" wrote Ms Cogley on Facebook.

"The fall from the balcony left me with two collapsed lungs, a broken shoulder, a broken knee, five broken ribs and a broken spinal cord... Meaning the chances of me using my legs again are pretty bleak.”

“Not the best odds but I'm moving to a great rehabilitation centre here in San Francisco for two months (it has dog therapy 🐶❤) and intend to give it everything I've got."

"Who knows maybe legs have been holding me back all these years and I'll realise my talent for wheelchair basketball."

“The thing I'm taking from this tragedy is that life is short and I intend to honour those who died by living the happiest and most fulfilling life possible."

"Enjoy a good dance and the feeling of grass beneath your feet like it's the last time because in this crazy world you never know when it might be."