A 9-year-old boy was saved from certain death by his crucifix necklace that stopped a stray bullet from penetrating his chest.?
Tiziano, was at home celebrating the New Year with his family in Tucuman, Argentina, when he felt a strong impact to his chest?and a bullet casing dropped at his feet. He?was immediately?rushed to the to hospital where doctors found only a superficial wound which was treated within an hour.
Thankfully, apart from a nasty shock, he escaped the terrifying ordeal with only minor injuries.
The nine-year-old and his family did not realise how close the bullet came to penetrating his body until his father, David, received a picture from the boy's aunt showing the crucifix necklace she found on the ground?with a perfect circle through the middle.
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One of the pictures shows the cross pendant from behind which the family claims saved the boy's life by stopping the bullet from penetrating his chest.
His mother Alejandra, said that although some may believe the incident was an incredible stroke of luck or coincidence, she believes it was ¡°a miracle¡± adding that Tiziano was blessed and is a blessing to both parents.
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Local media has been described the story as a 'New Year's Miracle.'
David said the authorities have been informed and are conducting investigations to find out who fired the bullet, however he said the most important thing is that his son is OK. There have been no updates on any arrests.
What a lucky reprieve for the young boy. It surely looks like divine intervention.?
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