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According to legend, Gega's home was besieged when he resisted
Turkish forces during a nighttime encounter. A fierce battle ensued, resulting in the death of Gega's father, Mark Deda. Mehil was wounded, and Gjergj became crippled after being struck in the arm by a bullet. The fighting persisted until
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