Man thought ‘brain dead’ makes remarkable recovery from illness | Health
By George Mathias via SWNS
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Jacob Haendel beat all odds to stay alive. (Jacob Haendel via SWNS)
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Jacob Haendel in hospital for locked-in syndrome. (Jacob Haendel via SWNS)
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