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Ongoing Story· Day 3

Boy, 4, Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Swallowing 37 Magnets

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Boy, 4, Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Swallowing 37 Magnets

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

A four-year-old boy in central Israel swallowed 37 magnets from a toy set, causing perforations in his abdomen. He was rushed to emergency surgery and survived the procedure. His parents are warning other families about the dangers of magnetic toys after the terrifying incident. The boy is recovering following the successful removal of the magnets.

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  • A four-year-old boy swallowed 37 magnets while playing with blocks at a kindergarten.
  • The magnets caused perforations in his abdomen, requiring emergency surgery.
  • Doctors successfully removed all magnets and repaired the internal damage.
  • The boy's parents described the frightening ordeal and warned others.
  • The incident highlights the potential dangers of magnetic toys for young children.

A four-year-old boy is recovering after emergency surgery to remove 37 magnets he swallowed while playing with magnetic building blocks at a kindergarten. The incident, which occurred in central Israel, turned into a nightmare when the child began experiencing severe abdominal pain. His parents rushed him to the hospital, where doctors discovered the extent of the internal damage. The magnets had perforated his intestines, necessitating immediate surgical intervention. Doctors successfully removed all 37 magnets and repaired the damage. The boy's parents, speaking to Channel 13 News, described the terrifying moments and issued a warning to other parents about the potential dangers of magnetic toys. They emphasized how fortunate their son was, stating, "It could have ended differently."

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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