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Hospital Brings Horse to Visit Elderly Woman for Final Farewell (Video)

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Hospital Brings Horse to Visit Elderly Woman for Final Farewell (Video)
A hospital in in Wigan, England granted Sheila Marsh's dying wish to see her horse one more time. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary arranged transportation for Marsh's favorite horse, whom she had looked after during the previous 25 years. Nurses wheeled her bed into the car park so she could say goodbye.

A hospital in in Wigan, England granted Sheila Marsh's dying wish to see her horse one more time.

The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary arranged transportation for Marsh's favorite horse, whom she had looked after during the previous 25 years. Nurses wheeled her bed into the car park so she could say goodbye.

The hospital said the 77-year-old "gently called" for Bronwen, who walked toward her with purpose and nuzzled her cheek.

After Sheila died the next day her family shared the touching photos.

(WATCH the video below or READ more from the BBC)

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