Tree-born Miracle Rosita Mabuiango Dies at 25
TL;DR
Rosita Mabuiango, born in a tree during Mozambique's 2000 floods when her mother clung to escape rising waters, has died at 25 after a prolonged illness (anemia and tuberculosis). Her rescue by a South African helicopter made her a symbol of resilience and drew attention to Mozambique's health system and disaster-response challenges.
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