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A woman, identified only as Mirella, has been rescued after allegedly being hidden in her parents' home for 27 years

A fundraiser set up for her alleges she did not have access to basic hygiene all these years, including menstrual pads and underwear

She was found emaciated with a host of health concerns, including a condition in her legs that creates "excruciating pain" even from a gust of wind, friends and neighbors claim. No charges have been brought so far

Neighbors and well-wishers in southern Poland are raising funds for a 42-year-old woman who was allegedly held in her parents' home for 27 years while the parents told everyone she was missing.

The woman, identified in local media outlets only as Mirella, was rescued from the alleged captivity in her parents' home in

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