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Was It Black Magic That Caused a 3-year-old Girl to Have 28 Nails in Her Body ?

by Savitha C Muppala on Nov 17 2011 11:17 PM

Was It Black Magic That Caused a 3-year-old Girl to Have 28 Nails in Her Body ?

A three year old girl underwent a surgery in Indonesia where doctors removed 28 nails which were embedded in her legs and back.

Doctors removed more than two dozen 10cm rusty nails, rods and broken syringe needles from the girl's legs. They also removed a nail that was stuck very close to her spine.

Maharashtra Mulls To Outlaw Black Magic, Witchcraft

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Doctors had examined the girl in September and had asked for an x-ray which showed the presence of foreign objects in the girl’s back and legs. People believe the these objects may have been inserted magically. They blame witchcraft for the plight of the child.

The girl is recovering very well post surgery.

Source-Medindia

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