Teenager undergoes surgery after swallowing nearly 200 magnets
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A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed 80-100 high-powered magnets, which caused internal damage and required surgery to remove them. Despite a ban on such magnets in New Zealand, they are still accessible online, highlighting challenges in regulating imported products. The incident underscores the dangers of small magnets to children and the need for stricter enforcement of safety laws.
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