Tree Man?

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November 19th, 2007 | Alan | Current Events

This is extremely gross, and I can hardly believe that it’s true! (The only reason I actually really believe it is because it was featured on Foxnews.com) Apparently, an Indonesian man got a very rare disease that in combination with his immune deficiency allowed these weird tree like things to grow up all over him. Look at these pictures:

(They will not play a video when you click on them, sorry! I got them from another site)

I didn’t realize until the second picture that those things sitting beside him were his hands. That is absolutely disgusting and I hope that the doctor can find him a cure!
The man was deserted by his wife, and he lost his job once these things started growing out of him. To make matters worse, he still has to raise his kids as well. If the doctor can find a cure (which could be as simple as vitamin A supplements) he may be able to return to a semi normal life eventually.



3 Responses to “Tree Man?”

  1. Charla Says:

    That poor man!! His hands do not look real. That is so weird. I hope the doctors can find a cure, too!

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  3. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Says:

    That’s weird to say the least. I hope they can find a cure for him.

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