Giffords opens both eyes, moves arms and legs

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords has made a "major leap forward" in her recovery progress, opening both eyes and moving her legs and arms, her doctors said today.

The Arizona congresswoman remains in critical condition after being shot in the head Saturday. Few people who take a bullet to the brain — just 10 percent — survive such a devastating wound.

With her closest friends from Congress holding her hand Wednesday evening, Giffords opened her unbandaged left eye and tried to focus on loved ones for the first time.

"This is a major leap forward. This is a major milestone for her and we're hoping that she crosses through many more," said her neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lemole.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who was present for the eye opening, said: "It was raw courage. It was raw strength. It was so beautiful and so moving."

Doctors have also helped Giffords sit up and dangle her legs from her bed. She's able to open her right eye, even though it's bandaged.