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The boy who clung to the paramedic: the story behind the photo

The boy who clung to the paramedic: the story behind the photo



“I want my father!”

He was carried in by a paramedic and immediately rushed to the
intensive care unit, which is right next to the ER. He clung to the
paramedic, crying, “I want my father, bring me my father!” until he had
to be forced to let go.

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