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Obviously, this is very rare. 32 cases between 2001-2010, i believe. but what are her doctors doing to try to save her? seems in cases this rare, they dont have time to do a lot of experimental drugs and stuff like that, not a lot of people to test them on. >> reporter: this hospital has really done an amazing job. from the very beginning, first of all, kalis mom was smart and brought her in when she was having a headache and feeling tired. instead of just saying, kids get viruses, its nothing, ...

That we were going to lose kali, but we decided that we werent going to accept that and we were going to start praying and hopefully our daughter would beat the odds. thats all we had to hang onto. >> reporter: now, kali is still in critical condition, but she is showing some signs of improvement. they are even able to back off some of the medications theyve been giving her. erin? >> that is pretty incredible. makes you think of the other case weve been following, with the zip line, 98% chance o...

Him and his fiance in the act, after stealing the luggage, some of which contained valuable clothing. the fiance reportedly returned many of the items to nordstrom, receiving $5,000 in return. both are now out on bail and both have been charged with three felony counts including grand theft. erin? >> wow. $5,000 -- incredible. all right, thank you, rene. tonight in arkansas, a young girl is battling a deadly brain-eating amoeba. doctors believe kali hardig may have been infected at a local wat...

Improvement. they are even able to back off some of the medications theyve been giving her. erin? >> that is pretty incredible. makes you think of the other case weve been following, with the zip line, 98% chance of not surviving and she survived. obviously, this is very rare. 32 cases between 2001-2010, i believe. but -- what are her doctors doing to try to save her? seems in cases this rare, they dont have time to do a lot of experimental drugs and stuff like that, not a lot of people to test ...

Theres an experimental new treatment that could be the key to saving kalis life, if that miracle happens. our medical correspondent elizabeth cohen is outfront. i know you spoke with kalis mother, so, what did she tell you? >> reporter: she told me they really are taking it wound day at a time. they are feeling some hope, because she does seem to be getting better. in the beginning, she said, they were just devastated when they first got the diagnosis. >> my husband asked, what was the prognosis...