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12-year-old California girl defies odds, walks out of hospital after spinal injury
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Vivian Chow , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News, which may provide further details on the girl's condition and her road to recovery.
A 12-year-old girl from California has made a remarkable recovery from a spinal injury. She was able to walk out of the hospital, defying the odds against her. Details of her injury and treatment are not specified, but her progress is notable.
The girl's excitement to take her first steps is evident, highlighting the significance of this milestone in her recovery. For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News, which may provide further details on the girl's condition and her road to recovery.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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