This woman has survived seven near-drowning episodes


Youngsters love the beach because it provides endless opportunities for sensory exploration, physical activity and imaginative play. — Filepic

For many people, one near-drowning experience is enough to keep them out of the water for life.

But for 33-year-old administrative assistant Nurul Amira Shamsuddin, better known as Mira, surviving seven near-drowning incidents has never diminished her love of the water.

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