Remember all the fireworks warnings coming from the TV nannies? The TV weather men/women/combos who lectured us the importance of fireworks safety?-------WXYZ Weatherman Dave Rexroth Loses Eye In Fireworks Mishap

WXYZ Weatherman Dave Rexroth Loses Eye In Fireworks Mishap –  Deadline Detroit:

WXYZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Dave Rexroth lost his left eye in a fireworks accident July 4 in Iowa, the station reports.

Rexroth was vacationing with his family in Iowa City when the accident happened. 

He is currently hospitalized in Iowa City and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday. That will begin the process of Dave receiving a prosthetic eye. He expects to fully recover by September.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family and they have our full support during this difficult time. As Dave recovers, we’ll provide updates on his progress – and we look forward to his return to Action News,” said Ed Fernandez, vice president and general manager of WXYZ.