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Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie Aldridge has been released fromthe hospital less than a week after her terrifying ATV accident. Britney Spears’ younger sister andher husband Jamie Watson took to their respective Instagram accounts on Friday, February 10 to share the news, while also expressing their gratitude for the first responders who helped their “babygirl” recover.
Sharing an identical photo of themselves with Maddie in ahospital helicopter, Jamie and her husband wrote, “Thanks to the amazing first responders, andmedical teams at University and Children's Hospital in New Orleans, LA, we areheaded home with our baby girl as she continues to recover.”
Photo: Instagram/@jamielynnspears
They continued, “Above all else we are so thankful foreach and every prayer, because we know that is what truly made the difference.Thank you again to everyone. We are truly blessed.”
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Jamie welcomed Maddie when she was 17-years-old with ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge. Following the news of her discharge, the eight-year-old’s famous aunt, Britney, also thanked fans on social media for their prayers. “So grateful that Maddie was ableto go home today … it’s truly a miracle,” the Toxic singer penned. “Our prayers were heard, and they wereanswered. Thank you so much for all of your love and support this week. Myfamily appreciates it more than you will ever know.”
Photo: Instagram/@jamielynnspears
Maddie was involved in a serious accident on Sunday February 5, after she crashed her ATVinto a pond while driving on the grounds of her home in Kentwood,Louisiana. A police report stated: "The ATV and child wereinstantly submerged in the water right before their eyes. Within seconds, thechild's mother, stepfather and other family members reached the pond, dove inand attempted to rescue the child to no avail. The child was trapped andsecured by the seatbelt and the ATV’s safety netting. Within two minutesAcadian Ambulance Service arrived and assisted in freeing the child from thecold waters."
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Shortly after the accident, Britney wrote, "Need allthe wishes and prayers for my niece," while Maddie's maternal grandfather Jamie Spears said, "All I can say is pray for our baby Maddie."