A Feather Was Found Stuck in a Baby’s Neck, and Doctors Couldn’t Figure Out Why

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

3/3/2019|Updated: 8/5/2019

Nobody knew what was troubling 7-month-old Mya Whittington, but when she was finally hospitalized, they found it.

What they discovered was a 2-inch feather that was embedded inside of her neck.

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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