[Shocking] Girl born with 4 arms and 4 legs

A girl, born in early July with four arms and four legs in South Africa, died after surgery during which the two superfluous members were amputated, it was learned Monday from an official source.

The girl, born in Polokwane in rural Limpopo (northeast), died late last week " of stomach complications after her surgery, " local official Phuti Seloba told AFP.

Specialists, who had examined the child, had expressed confidence before his operation, believing that it would allow the baby to lead a normal life.