It’s very rare for conjoined twins to survive long after birth, but these two beautiful girls beat the odds and thrived. At ten months of age, the decision was made to separate them. Photos show the emotional journey made by family and surgeons to give the girls their own freedom.

The surgery took 26 hours and 12 surgeons to perform, but it was a history-making success!

Read the full article here: Photos tell emotional story of conjoined twins’ separation
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