Teenager who lost leg in shark attack leaves hospital with a smile after 40-day recovery
Published date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:57:01 +0700A teenager who lost her leg in a shark attack left hospital with a smile after spending 40 days recovering from the life-threatening ordeal.
Marcela Vitoria de Lima Santos, 19, was discharged from Hospital da Restauracao in Pernambuco, Brazil, on July 11 after undergoing weeks of treatment and rehabilitation.
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Pernambuco, Brazil |
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11/07/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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