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Separating Twins Preview

Preview: Season 39 Episode 8 | 30s | Video has closed captioning.

This is the incredible story of Trishna and Krishna, twin girls born joined at the head. Abandoned shortly after birth at an orphanage in Bangladesh, they had little chance of survival, until they were saved and taken to Australia by an aid worker. After two years battling for life, the twins are ready for a series of delicate operations that will prepare them for the ultimate challenge.

Aired: 02/07/12

Rating: NR

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