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North Carolina woman, 82, survives nine days trapped in her bathtub after fall
An 82-year-old North Carolina woman survived being trapped in her bathtub for nine days by using her foot to turn on the faucet and drinking water splashed to her face. The incident highlights the risks of falls among older Americans, as noted by the CDC.
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