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Flesh-eating bacteria claimed Georgia vet's limbs, but not her drive

DACULA, Ga. - A year ago, Cindy Martinez was struggling to walk even just a few feet and lift just five pounds. A flesh-eating bacteria had ravaged the 35-year-old Marine veteran's body. She had a grim choice: Amputate both legs, an arm below the elbow, and parts of the fingers on her remaining arm — or face almost-certain death. The amputations saved her life.

 

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