Chiefs CEO's daughter suffers 'deep wound' during hike, recovering after emergency surgery

Ava Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, was on the mend after being rushed to the hospital following a walking accident.

Tavia Shackles, Ava's mother, posted on Instagram Stories about her daughter's recovery earlier in the week, according to Page Six. The post had expired by Wednesday.

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“This little creature fell off the mountain today while hiking and had to go to the ER for surgery on a deep wound,” Shackles wrote alongside a photo of herself and Ava. “It's been a looooong day.

“Thank God, he is recovering and smiling already. Please pray for his speedy and full recovery.”

Hunt later posted that she was back home and watching Simone Biles' performance on the balance beam.

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Ava Hunt and Tavia Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs on the sideline during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

“Update: Surgery went great and I'm back home watching my favorite show @simonebiles!!,” she wrote on her Stories. “I feel great (although I might still be a little high).”

“Thank you for all your sweet messages and prayers.

Ava Hunt is the sister of Gracie Hunt, who is often seen on the sideline for the Chiefs. Her parents are Clark Hunt and Tavia Shackles.

Ava Hunt, Tavia Hunt and Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs on the sideline during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

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Ava Hunt recently graduated from a private Christian high school and is on her way to SMU.

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