8-Limbed Child Now With Half The Arms And Legs 38424

Surgery to remove the extra set of limbs on the Indian toddler who was born with a parasitic twin was a complete success. The parents of the child, along with many people in her village, thought she was the reincarnation of the multi-limbed Hindu goddess Vishnu.

No word yet on how removing the physical evidence of her connection to Vishnu will affect her in the next life.

[AP]