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See Ryan Phillippe's Instagram Picture After 'Freak Accident'

July 17, 2017 / 9:13 AM PDT / CBS San Francisco

(CBS SF) - Actor Ryan Phillippe posted a photo of himself on Instagram laying on a hospital bed with a broken leg, swollen foot, while giving the "thumbs-up" sign.

Phillippe posted the photo on Monday to "shoot down" rumors he severely injured himself on the set of his hit USA series, Shooter. Actually, Phillippe broke his leg during a family outing on Sunday. He tweeted his leg needed "surgical attention," but will make a full recovery.

1. hey, guys. i didn't injure myself doing a stunt or anywhere near the set of shooter. i was the victim of a freak accident during a family
— ????️hilz (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

2. outing on sunday. my leg is badly broken & required surgical attention, but i will make a full recovery, am in good hands, and will be
— ????️hilz (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

3. back in action soon. thank you for all the well wishes, support, & concern. also a special thanks to the paramedics & first responders
— ????️hilz (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

4. who helped me at the scene & to the medical staff caring for me now. i will keep you updated on my progress.

- ???? philz
— ????️hilz (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

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See Ryan Phillippe's Instagram Picture After 'Freak Accident'

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