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'Bionic' teacher who lost all her limbs to sepsis returns to school

Sky, 11 Nov 2021
A primary school teacher who lost all four limbs to sepsis has returned to the classroom having been fitted with bionic arms.

Kath Tregenna fell critically ill a few years ago after suffering a fever, and in order to save her life doctors had no choice but to perform a quadruple amputation.

She spoke to Sky's Kay Burley about the enthusiastic welcome back she's had from children at school.

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