And DareDevil has been born.

[benson111]

Blind 7-Year-Old Boy Sees With His Ears (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/aheadofthecurve/blind-year-boy-sees-ears/story?id=8776553&partner=yahoo)

Born without sight, 7-year-old Lucas Murray used to be so afraid of walking he wouldn't take a step without his parents by his side.


Lucas Murray, a 7-year-old from Dorset, England, uses a technique called echolocation to create pictures of his surroundings.
(Sarah Murray)
"He would walk, but he would hold our hands. Always," said his mother, Sarah Murray of Dorset, England. "When he was younger, he wouldn't even walk on a bumpy surface."

But now Lucas has become more mobile than his parents ever imagined, running with friends, playing basketball and jumping on a trampoline -- all on his own.

The incredible change, his mother said, is owed to a technique called echolocation, similar to the method used by dolphins and bats, that allows Lucas to paint a picture of his surroundings using sound he creates himself.

To "see" the world around him, he clicks his tongue on the roof of his mouth and listens to the echo that bounces back. From the sound, he can make out the location, depth and shape of objects around him, allowing him to navigate even unfamiliar areas.

[ThunderCurls]

That is just so hard to believe....I mean WOW! :O

[Sarge51]

I've seen people (the kid I saw was older) do this on TV. It just makes me grateful that I can see.

[Lawdog1521]

It's awesome.

It also makes dolphins worthless now.

[CCDaDon]

I saw somethin about a kid who does that on youtube about a year ago. I doubt it's the same kid since I remember the one on youtube was in his teens or something.

[benson111]

Its a true testament of the human spirit. People who have lesser problems should shut up now. ;)

[Sarge51]

Its a true testament of the human spirit. People who have lesser problems should shut up now. ;)

Aw, man. My back hurts. I have it so rough. :(

Poor, kid. I couldn't imagine growing up without seeing.

[CCDaDon]

Its a true testament of the human spirit. People who have lesser problems should shut up now. ;)

"My toe hurts too much, DR GIMME PILLS NAO"

"My dad want to give me his BMW when I turn 16 but I want a new one *cuts wrists*"

[ThunderCurls]

Its a true testament of the human spirit. People who have lesser problems should shut up now. ;)

I wouldn't say spirit, more like determination.

They maybe one in the same?

I don't it when people say 'Oh poor kid', he isn't suffering. This is the way he lives his life.

[topperharley]

That's too awesome for words, on so many levels. One, that he's physically able to do that. Two, that he was able to teach himself to do that. Three, that he's able to do it well enough to effectively see through doing so.

[afterstasis]

Its a true testament of the human spirit. People who have lesser problems should shut up now. ;)

but dude, i think i'm coming down with a cold AND i have work in the morning!

[benson111]

I wouldn't say spirit, more like determination.

They maybe one in the same?

I don't it when people say 'Oh poor kid', he isn't suffering. This is the way he lives his life.

Isn't your spirit determined by your determination? ;)

[Sarge51]

But he can't play Pokemon. :(

Every kid should be able to play Pokemon...

[Lawdog1521]

If this was 1692 that kid would be in trouble, witchery would not be tolerated. They'd burn him at the stake then go buy more buckled shoes.

[ThunderCurls]

Isn't your spirit determined by your determination? ;)

Headache pills ahoy...lol

[afterstasis]

Headache pills ahoy...lol

see, this cold's going around...
i wonder if daredevil-boy has to be at work tomorrow morning at 7 to blow up helium balloons and then wear a frickin' ninja turtles costume all morning at the skating rink?

[topperharley]

He's seven. He'd probably think wearing a Ninja Turtles costume at a skating rink was awesome. :)

[afterstasis]

He's seven. He'd probably think wearing a Ninja Turtles costume at a skating rink was awesome. :)

damn this infallible dolphin-child!

[Lawdog1521]

He's seven. He'd probably think wearing a Ninja Turtles costume at a skating rink was awesome. :)

You mean it's not? :confused:

[afterstasis]

i have nothing against the ninja turtles or skating rinks, but south carolina's really hot and there's always little kids at these things and my nose is running and...

[Baanu_Rass]

You know how hard it would suck to have Daredevil powers? A fog horn beats you.

[ArmsAreLoud]

I saw this on Criminal Minds once. I'm shocked and amazed that it can actually be done.