Overview
- Shipley left an Austin hospital after being treated for severe burns suffered Jan. 6 when a machine caught fire at his family’s ranch near Burnet.
- He was initially driven to a local facility by a ranch worker and then airlifted to Austin, where he received specialized burn care at Dell Seton Burn Center.
- His wife says he remains in significant pain and the family plans to stay near the hospital for ongoing dressing changes plus physical and occupational therapy.
- Reports indicate roughly 20% third-degree burns and at least one surgery, with doctors focusing on infection prevention and kidney monitoring during his inpatient care.
- Sunny Helms Shipley urged people not to share AI-generated fake images of her husband, and former Texas coach Mack Brown said he continues to trend in a positive direction.