Australia’s Mr Universe is ‘awake and recovering’ at his home in Melbourne

An Australian bodybuilder and former Mr Universe who reportedly jumped from a second storey window is on the highway to restoration. 

Callum von Moger, 31, a three-time World Health Federation ‘Mr Universe’ winner and actor who as soon as performed Arnold Schwarzenegger in a movie – was in an induced coma having undergone surgical procedure after the incident final Friday.

‘Calum is awake and recovering in hospital after surgical procedure, he’s surrounded by household and buddies who’re supporting him by this,’ a pal informed The Solar on Monday.

In a latest social media clip he mentioned he had ‘tousled unhealthy many instances’ and one other featured a weird clip of him behind the wheel of his automotive with a parrot on his shoulder, saying ‘catch ya later… alligator’. 

Within the days earlier than the incident, Moger shared a collection of images and movies of himself vaping in a hi-vis singlet, behind the wheel of a automotive along with his pet parrot Ronnie on his shoulder.  

Moger, who has been residing between Australia and Los Angeles, California, additionally shared a screenshot of a warning from Instagram that one in every of his posts had been eliminated because it was in opposition to group tips, and one other exhibiting the driving route between the cities of Melbourne and Darwin. 

A number of buddies have claimed Moger was underneath the affect of medication on the time of the autumn, however this has not been confirmed. 

It is understood he suffered many cuts after falling by the window. 

Fellow bodybuilder and Youtuber Nick Trigilli mentioned Moger was in a ‘tough spot’ on the time of the incident. 

Moger had reportedly been kicked out of his household’s dwelling in Australia in latest instances. 

‘I hope that is all-time low for him and he can get his life again,’ Trigilli mentioned. 

The bodybuilder final week wrote on Instagram: ‘Everybody has a previous. We have all been by onerous instances. I admit, I tousled unhealthy many instances.

‘However I do not care about dwelling on damaging ideas of the previous. All I care about is that I study from my errors and turn out to be a greater individual.

‘I am making an attempt my hardest to remain sturdy however I’ve my days too.’

The Australian’s first appearing gig was in 2017 for the movie Technology Iron 2, however he is greatest identified for his portrayal of a younger Arnold Schwarzenegger within the 2018 film Greater. 

The movie was based mostly on Joe and Ben Weider, the 2 brothers who co-founded the Worldwide Federation of BodyBuilders and put the game on the map.

Moger then launched his personal documentary titled Calum von Moger: Unbroken on Netflix in 2019.

The movie detailed Moger’s rise by the bodybuilding ranks to some extent the place he was dubbed ‘Arnold 2.0’ and the way that got here crashing down following a major knee and bicep harm whereas abseiling. 

‘I used to be fairly damaged – fairly heartbroken,’ he mentioned upon reflecting on his harm. 

In the identical yr he practically misplaced his dwelling because of devastating fires in California.

‘This yr was essentially the most difficult, I had these horrible accidents, the home, the fires, so many issues which can be making an attempt to knock me off my ft – it is both going to make ya or break ya,’ he mentioned. 

The documentary additionally gave an perception into his childhood rising up on a farm in central Victoria with 5 siblings.

He mentioned his love for bodybuilding began on the age of 14 when he and his brother discovered some outdated, rusty dumbbells at a warehouse to make use of. 

He rapidly rose to fame when he began importing movies of his physique and coaching on-line, with Moger now having greater than 3 million Instagram followers. 

Moger had tried a handful of professions earlier than pursuing bodybuilding full time, equivalent to lifesaving, landscaping, touring journey teams, skippering yachts and the military. 

When Australia was devastated by bushfires in 2019/2020, Moger launched a GoFundMe and raised greater than $40,000 for the Wildlife Conservancy Fund. 

‘Even if you happen to do not stay in Australia, your contribution to this trigger will imply a lot to me, my family and friends,’ he wrote.

‘That is the unhappy actuality of Australia in 2020. Any assistance is appreciated and I thanks from the underside of my coronary heart.’ 

Tributes have poured in for the 31-year-old after the information of his harm broke.

‘Praying for you man. You have been my first inspiration with health and I am hoping you get by these onerous instances,’ one wrote.

One other fan mentioned the explanation they ever picked up a dumbbell was due to the Aussie. 

Moger had moved to the US in 2014 to broaden his profession however returned dwelling to Australia in November final yr.

In March this yr the 31-year-old was charged with affray, prison harm and possession of medication, together with hashish, ice and testosterone.

The case was adjourned to Might 26. 

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