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Footy legend Sam Backo is unrecognisable in intensive care as he battles life-threatening tropical disease that has killed 34 Aussies this year alone

Footy legend Sam Backo is unrecognisable in intensive care as he battles life-threatening tropical disease that has killed 34 Aussies this year alone

Footy legend Sam Backo has been in hospital since April after falling gravely ill after simply taking a swim in far north Queensland.

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