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The Khnaissers say George is their miracle baby.

\"Everybody here looks at him as the hope from this disaster,\" Khnaisser said. \"He is light from darkness, birth from wreckage, it's unbelievable.\"

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Khnaisser said everyone in his family is in full recovery. The first-time parents want to thank all hospital staff for their compassion and professionalism, they said.

The Khnaissers are sharing George's birth story on his Instagram page, \"Miracle Baby George.\"

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