'Coral Boy' cured of unusual skin condition


	'Coral Boy' cured of unusual skin condition

CrazyRedHead

10-7-2009 9:33 AM

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10-7-2009 6:36 PM

tazmanium

"Please, no more skinny-dipping at the coral reefs!"

10-7-2009 9:36 PM

jmatts78

I can just imagine how good he feels now. That must be a huge relief

10-8-2009 3:15 AM

merrie

He a new man

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