Cape woman recalls her survival in war-torn Germany

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 ~ Updated 9:00 PM

When she fled from her hometown Magdeburg, Germany, in 1949, all Brigitta Tinsley had were a few pieces of clothing and a plush toy bunny she carried in her pocket.

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