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UK presenter stable after coma in Rio

UK presenter Charlie Webster fell into a coma in Rio after contracting a rare strain of malaria.

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Former UK presenter Charlie Webster has managed to drink water for the first time since being brought out of an induced coma in a Rio hospital.

Webster fell into a coma in a Rio de Janeiro hospital after contracting a rare strain of malaria.

The 33 year old has been on life support after becoming unwell during a gruelling 4,828km Road to Rio charity ride.

She was admitted to hospital, where doctors initially thought she was dehydrated.

Her condition deteriorated after she developed a severe complication from a bacterial infection.

Reports say she is in a stable condition and is on dialysis as doctors continue running tests.

Her mother, brother and manager have flown from the UK to be by her bedside.

Source: AAP / Yahoo

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