Crucifix stuck in child’s throat removed by medical team

STORY: The child was treated at the Victor Lazarte Echegaray Hospital, in La Libertad, where she underwent an endoscopy to remove the foreign object.

Maricarmen Sajami Rosas, the child's mother, noticed the baby was experiencing discomfort and took her to the hospital where the staff found the object. The child is now reported to be in good health.