New Zealand Teen Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing 100 Magnets, Gets Parts Of Intestines Removed
Last Updated:October 25, 2025, 12:23 IST The boy had purchased the “approximately 80–100 5x2mm high-power neodymium magnets” from Chinese online seller Temu. The magnets, bought online despite a decade-old ban, formed chains inside the boy’s intestines, forcing doctors to remove parts of his damaged organs. (IMAGE: NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL JOURNAL) A 13-year-old teenager from New…