Canterbury teenager seeks answers after mystery illness caused temporary paralysis

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 7:30am

Angel Dagcutan is searching for the cause of a flu-like illness that left her paralysed three months ago. The Canterbury teenager has since regained her mobility but remains concerned the episode could happen again.

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1. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 6:35am

   Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Nov 2025, 7:30am

   Canterbury teen paralysed by mystery illness (opens in new tab)