Wild Behavior

Anderson Cooper 'distraught' after teen falls into coma following instructions to film wild behavior

By Joyce Chen
Daily News Staff Writer
Monday, October 3rd 2011, 4:00 AM

Anderson Cooper said he is 'very saddened' by the teenager's unexpected injury and condition.
Anderson Cooper's three-week-old daytime talk show "Anderson" is already generating buzz - and this week's show snafu is one for the books.

A teenager who was meant to appear on the show as part of a segment on the teenage mind is reportedly in a coma after taking a spill on a skateboard - while filming himself for the show.

"As part of our routine process, we ask guests for video footage and photos," a rep for the show said in a statement. "[But] we did not provide the family with a camera."

The youngster was reportedly encouraged to "film the crazy stuff you do" on-camera by producers for the segment on wild teens, but a severe head injury and consequent coma prevented him from making his way into New York to speak with Cooper.

The talk show host, 44, extended his condolences to the teen's family in a statement once he heard the news.

"I was very saddened to hear the news of this accident, and want to express my deepest concerns for the teenager who was injured," he said.

"I take this situation seriously, and my thoughts and prayers for his health, well-being and recovery are with him and his family."