Ronald Poppo: NOT A ZOMBIE

We can all breath a sigh of relief as it appears that “Zombie” victim, Ronald Poppo, has apparently has NOT turned into a flesh eating undead thing because of his attack last month in Miami. Doctors say that he is awake and alert while they continue to treat him for the injuries he sustained last month by “Bath Salt Zombie” Rudy Eugene, and that he is amazingly following the NBA Finals.

Doctors said during a news conference on Tuesday that, while he has lost about 50% of his face (not the 75% they originally thought), including his nose and eyes, they are hoping that he will regain the use of his remaining eye, they have also set up a fund to except donations to help with his mounting hospital costs. So far they have raised around $15,000.

CBS4 Miami reports that Jackson Memorial, where Poppo is being treated, has released photos of him walking down the hallway with assistance of staffers. The photos do blur out Poppo’s face but CBS4 does provide a link to the extremely graphic ones. If you remember, photos were earlier released when he was first taken to Jackson Memorial’s ER showing the aftermath of the devastating attack at the hands and teeth of Eugene.

If you would like to donate, Jackson Memorial is accepting donations via check at:

Jackson Memorial Foundation
Park Plaza East
Suite G
901 NW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33136

Also the nonprofit organization Neighbors 4 Neighbors is also accepting donations on Poppo's behalf and can be reached at (305) 597-4404.