ROCHESTER, NY — In a display of true Western New York resilience, local resident Kyle Denton discovered that the severe sunburn he acquired last week during the region’s brief flirtation with summer was completely alleviated by the frostbite he sustained today.
“Honestly, it’s kind of nice,” said Denton, who had been basking in the 68°F warmth on April 2 like he was auditioning for a Corona commercial. “My shoulders were peeling like a sun-dried tomato, but now they’re just numb. Nature heals.”
Medical professionals expressed a mix of confusion and admiration for Denton’s unique healing process. “It’s rare, but not unheard of in this region,” said Dr. Robert Croft of Rochester General Hospital. “When a person transitions from second-degree burns caused by an April heatwave to frostbite from a sudden snowstorm, the body’s tissues seem to neutralize each other. He’s basically back to neutral.”