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A Rotorua family is rejoicing in a "miracle" after the chance arrival of council workers saved the life of 78-year-old Sandra Bristowe.
Bristowe reunited with her saviours last week, when they recounted the dramatic day.
About 2.45pm on Friday, 21 November, Bristowe was weed-whacking in the front garden, readying to mow the lawns later that afternoon.
But she never got her hands on the mower. After feeling dizzy, she fell to the ground and started calling for help.
By chance, Rotorua Lakes Council workers Josevaia Tikomaihawai and Eruera Irwin were arriving to fix a water leak at a neighbouring property, parking outside Bristowe's home in Phill
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