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3 September 2026

Heartbreaking warning after little girl dies from infection linked to petting zoo

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Heartbreaking warning after little girl dies from infection linked to petting zoo

A three-year-old girl has died after contracting a deadly infection at a petting zoo. Now another mother whose son fell critically ill is speaking out with an urgent warning for parents.

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