
A family in Getare-Emenwa, Kisii County, Kenya, has demolished a house after an image allegedly resembling the Virgin Mary appeared on one of its walls, according to Tuko. The reported image attracted hundreds of curious visitors to the property, prompting the family to tear down the structure. The phenomenon drew significant local attention, with crowds flocking to the area to view what some believed to be a religious apparition before the demolition took place.
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