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Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him
Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him

Date12/16/1981
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  • Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him.
  • Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him.
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      Anticipation: Paul sits ready for a new life as technician Rinchen Dakpa prepares to fit the left arm the child has had missing since birth
      Anticipation: Paul sits ready for a new life as technician Rinchen Dakpa prepares to fit the left arm the child has had missing since birth
      Loek, Dick
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      The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
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