Boston Marathon bombing survivor inspires others after amputation

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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Bombing survivor's positive attitude inspires others
Rebekah DiMartino lost her leg 18 months after the Boston Marathon bombing, but she hasn't lost her good spirits
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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Rebekah DiMartino, the Boston Marathon bombing survivor who opted to have her left leg amputated after 18 months of pain and 17 procedures trying to repair the damage, is now in recovery and isn't going to let this slow her down.

"Watch out! This is Rebekah unleashed!" laughed DiMartino.

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