Shanthi was discovered frail and motionless, suffering from a horrific, maggot-infested wound on the side of her head. Rescuers quickly wrapped her trembling body in a sheet and rushed her to a clinic. Because she was severely weak and anemic from the infection, an emergency blood transfusion was critical. This lifesaving procedure stabilized her vitals, giving the medical team the time they needed to safely flush out the maggots and treat her devastating injuries.