A PRESTATYN business owner who lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan is “grateful” for how his life has turned out.

Gregg Brighouse, who co-owns The Float And Well-being Centre in Prestatyn, was serving in the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh in Afghanistan when he one step would change his life forever.

“On a routine foot patrol back in June 2012, I stepped on an IED, which took my foot off right at the ankle,” Gregg told the Journal.

Rhyl Journal: Gregg before he was injured in Afghanistan.Gregg before he was injured in Afghanistan. (Image: Float and Well-being Centre)

“I administered my own first aid by applying tourniquets to my leg so I didn’t bleed out - this is before anyone else could make their way over to me.”

Having saved his own life despite the pain and danger he was in, Gregg was brought back home to start his recovery and learn to walk and run again, aided by a prosthetic limb.

He added: “From there being strong-headed and with always pushing myself, I managed to achieve everything I needed to do.

“Over the last 11 years I’ve worked a lot, more than most.”

Now, Gregg runs the innovative float shop in Prestatyn with his partner Jade Atherton, as well as Brighouse Leisure Hire with friend Ben Stokes.

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A large reason they started the venture was so other people who are struggling mentally or physically could benefit.

“We have had such a good first month here, and customers are loving our floatation pods, as the benefits are huge and for many different things,” said Gregg.

“One of the main reasons we started this is because of the people we have met of the years who have their own struggles and battles, we wanted to be able to help in one way or another.

“Anyone struggling with things like anxiety, stress, depression, injury’s, muscle problems, back problems, blood circulation, diabetics, pregnant women and more - they can all benefit from using them.”

On what he has learnt from battling adversity, Gregg continued: “The most important thing it has taught me is no matter how bad things can be, it can always be worse, even if you don’t see it at the time.

“[I’m] just grateful for how my life has turned out, regardless of the highs or lows. And it’s great to be able to give back and help others where I can.”