Woman Finds Childhood Friend After 20 Years
A woman from Tomsk Oblast found her childhood friend from a hospital stay 20 years ago after posting an old photo from the hospital on social media. The two had bonded during her treatment for severe burns sustained in a bus accident.
Consensus
- The woman from Tomsk Oblast was hospitalized at age four due to severe burns.
- The burns were caused by a fire that started when a bus driver poured fuel into a fire to warm passengers during winter.
- She underwent more than 30 reconstructive surgeries.
- She met her childhood friend while in the hospital, who supported her during treatment.
- She posted an old photo from the hospital on social media to find her friend.
- The post received over 19 million views.
- The friend was found in less than a day.
- Both women live in Tomsk Oblast.
- They have spoken on the phone and plan to meet in person.
- The woman who posted the photo works in a social fund and helps people access state services.
Points of divergence
- The woman's name is Anastasia, and her friend's name is Lyubov. — riamo
- Lyubov initially thought the call was a scam and verified with her mother. — riamo
- Anastasia was surprised that Lyubov still had the photo. — riamo
- The woman described her friend as someone who was not frightened by her appearance. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Girl found childhood friend who supported her in hospital after 20 years — РИАМО
- Girl found childhood friend after 20 years via photo from hospital — Москва 24
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