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3 September 2026

Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say

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Girl's death after petting zoo visit 'very rare', health authorities say

The family of a young girl who earlier this week say she may have contracted a bacterial infection while petting and riding animals on a farm.

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