1.   Akchurin began as a microsurgeon, using a microscope to repair and reattach limbs.

2.   Doctors hoped to reattach the limb, which was separated at mid-bicep.

3.   Her leg was nearly blown off, but doctors were able to reattach the limb Friday and said her condition was improving.

4.   Surgeons reattached the limb.

5.   Surgery to reattach the limb began Wednesday night and lasted for nine hours.

6.   The search was called off after a heavy thunderstorm moved in, and too much time had passed to reattach the limb.