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Mar 16, 2009 2:38 pm US/Pacific

Man Who Walked Following Spider Bite Arrested

MANTECA, Calif. (CBS13) ― The story of a paraplegic who man is walking for the first time in 20 years, has taken a new twist.

David Blancarte, the Modesto man possibly being considered as a medical marvel after he was able to walk following a spider bite, is in jail.

Manteca Police arrested Blancarte Friday on an outstanding warrant. He is charged with contempt of court charge stemming from a domestic violence case.

A motorcycle accident almost killed Blancarte 21 years ago. He was spared his life, but was unable to move his legs. Two years ago, he was bitten by a brown recluse spider and was hospitalized for and spent 8 months in physical therapy.

In therapy, a nurse noticed a spasm in one of Blancarte's legs. Five days later David was walking.

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