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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ed Cullinane & Milica Cosic

Woman 'feared for her life' after swallowing 6in Covid test and needing emergency op

A single mum of two was left fearing for her life after she was rushed in for emergency surgery after swallowing a huge six-inch Covid swab.

Mum-of-two Bobby Lee, 31, was immediately rushed into surgery after gulping down a whopping six-inch Coronavirus swab during a home test last month.

Deciding to do a test after feeling worse for wear following her night shift, the medical tool got stuck in her throat. Unsure what to do, care worker Bobby then tried to swallow the swab - but it only went half-way down.

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