Blind Gorilla Josephine Can See Again!


	Blind Gorilla Josephine Can See Again!

artdawgs

11-7-2009 7:18 PM

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artdawgs says:

Josephine would be about 80 in human years.

The $10,000-$12,000 procedure, along with equipment and supplies from Alcon Laboratories, were all donated.

You can see a short video here:
http://multimedia.boston.com/m/26753584/nearly-blind-gorilla-can-now-see.htm

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11-7-2009 7:58 PM

clip-on-tie

WONDERFUL clip. I needed to hear a bit of 'happy news' today. Thanks artdawgs!

11-7-2009 8:02 PM

artdawgs

You're very welcome Clip-on!
We all need more "happy news" in our days.
(Or is that... "in our daze!")

11-7-2009 8:05 PM

clip-on-tie

11-8-2009 9:17 AM

shaor

Awwwww yes, happy news indeed

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