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		perihelions 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Charlie Kirk killed at event in Utah It's a neurological sign associated with traumatic brain injury. That unnatural reflex of the arms you can see in that video. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing_response ("Fencing response")

rossant 7 months ago [–]

Thank you. So haunting.

perihelions 7 months ago | [–]

It's useful to recognize that pose! It's often people who could benefit from quick medical attention, if someone notices the symptom.

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