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Girl with mermaid syndrome dies at age ten
Shiloh Pepin of Kennebunkport died at Maine Medical Center at age ten after a lifetime living with strenomelia or mermaid syndrome. Born with fused legs and a single kidney, she survived multiple surgeries and received two kidney transplants, with a public profile from Oprah and other national TV.
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Portland
Maine
Shiloh Pepin
Maine Medical Center
John Lamb
Kennebunkport
Shiloh