11-year-old Baton Rouge boy recovers after rare playground stroke

An 11-year-old Baton Rouge student, Cole Ditmore, is making a strong recovery after a rare stroke caused by a playground accident. Cole was hit by a soccer ball while holding a marker in his mouth, which punctured his throat and led to a blood clot. Quick action by doctors at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital helped save his life, and he spent four days in intensive care before beginning therapy…

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