15 Die in Tijuana of Cold-Related Illnesses
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<i> Associated Press</i>
TIJUANA — Thirteen poor children and two adults living in makeshift homes in remote areas of Tijuana have died as a result of cold weather-related illnesses since Dec. 11, authorities said.
The deaths were attributed to exposure, specifically bronchitis and pneumonia. The children were between the ages of 8 days and 14 months, according to Armando Gallego Machain, administrator for the Tijuana medical examiner’s office.
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