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Injured Iraqi Toddler's Family Arrives In Boston

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The family of 2-year-old Dilbireen Muhsin arrived in Boston last night.

Dilbireen was badly burned by a malfunctioning heater in an Iraqi refugee camp. He'll receive a second surgery to help restore his vision at Shriners Hospital in Boston. While here for the surgery, his family will stay at the House of Peace in Ipswich.

Guest

Carrie Schuchardt, co-director of the House of Peace in Ipswich.

This segment aired on February 21, 2017.

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