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  • @ABCNewsIndepth
    @ABCNewsIndepth  2 роки тому +4

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  • @brandonlrushman2870
    @brandonlrushman2870 2 роки тому +76

    These Twins are out here minding their business, helping injured birds, helping Mother Nature In general and people want to come here and be so horrible and negative!
    I have huge respect to these two and everything they are doing! 💚 🦢 🌴 🌍

    • @TheHomerowKeys
      @TheHomerowKeys 5 місяців тому

      Nah. Attaching yourself to your sibling that much is weird.

    • @carolyndaly9368
      @carolyndaly9368 3 місяці тому +2

      I am an identical twin but very glad I have my own identity. Even FB can't tell us apart.

    • @kayleighgroenendal8473
      @kayleighgroenendal8473 Місяць тому +3

      ​@@TheHomerowKeys The scientist in me agrees with you, there does seem to be a little OCD going on the way they purposely say the same words together. There's that set of British twins that are on TV cuz they have an extreme case of obsessive twinning to the point they date ONE man 😅 that's what everyone knows them for, they can't have separate boyfriends. They have to date the same one as each other

    • @linedanzer4302
      @linedanzer4302 Місяць тому

      School of thought: *They can ONLY give what they have inside. And if all they have inside is ugly, putrid, hateful, and nasty than that's all they are going to give us.* You almost have to feel sorry for people who are so unhappy with themselves that they will never be happy for anyone else.

  • @PrincessPowerranger
    @PrincessPowerranger 5 місяців тому +39

    Anyone who gives a voice to voiceless animals has my support ❤❤❤❤❤way to go ladies

  • @elanierothenberger2467
    @elanierothenberger2467 Місяць тому +23

    Those girls don’t need anyone! They’re happy with each other’s and with animals. Well done girls for caring about our wildlife 👏🙏❤️

  • @pollyannaprinciple5860
    @pollyannaprinciple5860 Місяць тому +18

    Nature is fortunate to have two people willing to help injured birds. This is selfless work.

  • @lindaj171
    @lindaj171 3 роки тому +62

    The Twinnies are a gift from Heaven to the planet. 💕

  • @HonestHuck777
    @HonestHuck777 Місяць тому +15

    I was a bit quick to judge them right at the beginning because they spoke in tandem. My bad. they're amazing! they're whole family is......especially they're mum and dad. what a great story.

  • @SoullessGingerSnap
    @SoullessGingerSnap Місяць тому +4

    Omg i didnt see rhe steve irwin twist coming. It totally made me tear. He was such a wonderful guy

  • @conniemiller4041
    @conniemiller4041 3 роки тому +41

    Beautiful ladies with hearts of gold ! So enjoyed this story and wishing them many more years of doing what they love to do .

  • @unstoppableExodia
    @unstoppableExodia 3 роки тому +56

    There’s something kinda inspiring about them. They followed their passion for wildlife rescue and their mysterious gift of being able to read animals and to understand their needs.

    • @kurtbailey9784
      @kurtbailey9784 2 роки тому

      They live 4km away from an actual wildlife rescue..... seems like they are going out of their way and why are they not working with Australia zoo wildlife rescue? It has legit been down the road since these two freckles were born hahahahaha

  • @karenhall6216
    @karenhall6216 3 роки тому +45

    Earthbound angels. They are examples of Australians of the year, not an actor, politician or sports person. Everyone on the coast loves the Twinnies! 💜🦆🦢

  • @misteradhd608
    @misteradhd608 3 роки тому +19

    im so astonished, this world never fails to amaze me, I have never seen twins like this in all of my life, and I'm almost 39, they are amazing, and they love animals, I love animals more than I love people, people have always been shitty to me, was bullied quite bad growing up through school and even when i finished, i still get it a bit now but a lot of the bullies hate what they did to me because I was only diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 31 so I forgive some, but some have never changed, and animals cant bully you and they cant deceive you and they will never lie to you, animals are so cool, nature is amazing and these twins are awesome :)

    • @B6east
      @B6east Рік тому +1

      I agree, Sir…animals don’t disappoint me, it’s humans that do !

    • @mauraallen9571
      @mauraallen9571 2 місяці тому +1

      I love you !!!

  • @ElleAshterra
    @ElleAshterra 3 роки тому +53

    What wonderful inspirational women! Thank you for presenting their story and their charity organisation.

    • @hurst-cs2jh
      @hurst-cs2jh 3 роки тому +1

      Hello Linylle 😊🥰😊

  • @be.A.b
    @be.A.b Рік тому +6

    They’re so good with animals because they’re so emphatically in-tune with each other. Since they’re not literally connected through a tube, they rapidly read each others micro-expressions, and then predict each other’s “next move” using known body language habits. They pretty much wired themselves to be masters of non-verbal communication. Each of us has a personal algorithm of habits and thought patterns that that makes us predictable. Some are just really good at hacking it in real time.

  • @016162877
    @016162877 3 роки тому +19

    What a fantastic and remarkable Australian Story... Thank you

  • @deniselancaster6888
    @deniselancaster6888 3 роки тому +14

    Absolutely wonderful to watch the twinnies love these birds back to health with support from mum and dad and other professionals. These two ladies are modern day St Francis of Assisi's.

  • @laustinspeiss
    @laustinspeiss 3 роки тому +25

    A fascinating childlike naivety. The ways they’ve matured is fascinating.
    I shudder at the thought one may predecease the other as they grow older.
    It’s lovely that the parents and girls have stuck together.

    • @oncoucharrest5910
      @oncoucharrest5910 3 роки тому +8

      I have a friend who is a twin. His twin passed away last year and he was at his side when he died, he said it felt like watching his own death. Very sad, he’s never been the same since.

    • @annab6726
      @annab6726 3 роки тому +8

      My identical twin passed away in my arms from cancer ten years ago. I talk to her every day and even though I'm not a religious person, I hope that somehow, someway, we will be together again.

    • @OsloNoWay
      @OsloNoWay 3 роки тому +1

      Matured? They haven't matured. Nothing lovely or fascinating about this story. Twins are TWO people, and they should be treated as two individual people from the birth! It's too late for these two, they are like Siamese twins and it's their parent's fault.

  • @AlishaArlene
    @AlishaArlene 29 днів тому

    I so wish I had an identical twin, or even just a twin! I think its so beautiful that you're with someone who has been by your side from the moment of conception, someone who truly GETS and understands everything about you. I mean, its like life gave you a lifelong best friend whom you'd share nearly every single memory and experience with.

  • @lyssaj28
    @lyssaj28 3 роки тому +8

    Bullies are JEALOUS, u were and r gorgeous and to b a twin is a miracle. My wish.☺️

  • @rhondaholland719
    @rhondaholland719 3 роки тому +12

    I have such admiration for these girls 💕. You go Twinnies!!!

  • @eirmoc
    @eirmoc 3 роки тому +13

    Lovely to see Bob Irwin 😭

  • @janetr7022
    @janetr7022 Місяць тому

    This heartwarming story made my day ~ how wonderful their parents are, for supporting their twin daughters passion & desire to help injured Seabirds.

  • @rudrashiva
    @rudrashiva 3 роки тому +4

    It's my opinion we all should help animals, insects. Giving is one of most satisfying thing.

  • @dayleblair3494
    @dayleblair3494 3 роки тому +13

    That was the best story I have heard in a long time! Good for you Twinnies!! Please send us more Twinnes stories

  • @helenamarrion-cole9561
    @helenamarrion-cole9561 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful, inspiring women. This story moved me very much. They are a gift to our planet ❤

  • @tommygunn8355
    @tommygunn8355 2 роки тому +3

    There's something so beautiful and sacred about innocent souls that haven't been corrupted!

  • @leeny1871
    @leeny1871 Місяць тому +1

    The world needs more people like this!! ❤❤ Such beautiful souls 💖

  • @jannford6916
    @jannford6916 Місяць тому +1

    Too pure for this cruel world. Love you, Twinnies ❤❤ Thank you for the inspiration to try.

  • @nessyb5371
    @nessyb5371 3 роки тому +17

    What a wonderful story. Very heartwarming. So wonderful to see that much dedication to wildlife. Good on you girls - wish you the best of luck for the future!

  • @carolbruster3777
    @carolbruster3777 3 роки тому +5

    What Gorgeous Souls...I call
    Angels 😇😇 on Earth!!
    THANKYOU LADIES FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS 🥰😍👏👏👍👍💞🦤🦤

  • @michellejaggard9657
    @michellejaggard9657 Місяць тому +1

    Oh John I'm sorry. I'm from the US and my husband is 77. He is a Vietnam Veterian also. He is now 100% disabled. He had a heart attack in his late 30s or early 40s. Bladder Cancer, Emphemzea, COPD, prostate CA, Neurological issues and tremors all due to Angent Orange. He went when he was 19, in 1966.

  • @Joolzratbag
    @Joolzratbag Місяць тому +3

    Not sitting up until almost 2 yrs old and having heart problems is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not agent orange.

    • @mandyellis876
      @mandyellis876 Місяць тому +1

      But didn’t you hear the mum saying that 6 out of the 7 kids she has, all of whom are with John, have major health issues? The 7th child, not John’s, does not.

  • @pureone26
    @pureone26 3 роки тому +10

    Very inspiring, thanks.

  • @redbluemonday
    @redbluemonday 3 роки тому +8

    I like that this documentary focuses mostly on their passion for the birds and not just their twinness

  • @diamondlee9034
    @diamondlee9034 Рік тому +1

    just LOVE the Twinnies, theyre the sweetest💕 thank you ladies for all your kindness taking such great care of the furry feathered ones in need. such a lovely family too😊

  • @jerimow8400
    @jerimow8400 3 роки тому +2

    Magical story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @lojackss11
    @lojackss11 3 роки тому +19

    I lost my identical twin last April 1st 2020 of a blood clot, singles can not understand my loss

    • @callabeth258
      @callabeth258 3 роки тому +2

      I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @mygirldarby
      @mygirldarby 3 роки тому +1

      I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Have you felt your sister's spirit around you since she passed?

    • @margaretmunce1501
      @margaretmunce1501 3 роки тому +1

      I am so very sorry for the loss of your other half.
      I’m not an identical twin myself. But my mother birthed mono mono identical twins in 1949, one of which was stillborn.
      I believe it’s effected my surviving brother deeply. He’s never been quite ‘ together’.

    • @darleneengebretsen1468
      @darleneengebretsen1468 7 місяців тому

      I'm so sorry.

    • @mandyellis876
      @mandyellis876 Місяць тому

      So sorry for your terrible loss

  • @bellahnese
    @bellahnese 3 роки тому +4

    How beautiful. This documentary absolutely made my day ❤

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 3 роки тому +4

    The Pelican Whispers !!! 💕

  • @matwhite6481
    @matwhite6481 Рік тому +3

    I wish every town had beautiful twinnies like these beautiful ladies.

  • @hilaryjohnson6308
    @hilaryjohnson6308 Місяць тому +2

    I love them and what they do for these birds. I hope their health let's them continue ❤

  • @kbee1735
    @kbee1735 3 роки тому +5

    What an inspiring story of the Twinnies ❤️❤️ I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers 🙏

  • @blackwidowspider9852
    @blackwidowspider9852 Місяць тому +1

    These girls are a blessing to nature

  • @dawidjagusiak
    @dawidjagusiak Місяць тому

    They are absolutely amazing, wish I had a small fraction of generosity and kind heart they got ❤ God bless you on your journey Twinnies!

  • @nataliesadler5902
    @nataliesadler5902 2 роки тому +3

    What absolute sweethearts .

  • @BenjaminHall-yt6kk
    @BenjaminHall-yt6kk Місяць тому +1

    Fascinating story! Thank you so much.

  • @Gladdy147
    @Gladdy147 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing story... Loved every moment . Thanks for sharing your love for wildlife,, LEGENDS,, 😊

  • @LyndaHill
    @LyndaHill 3 роки тому +5

    What a lovely story. Thanks.

  • @darrenyoung3102
    @darrenyoung3102 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing story, you get my full vote and support Twinnies, you are amazing women, thank you for the love and care you give to each other and the beautiful birds.

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 3 роки тому +4

    What an awesome story. :)

  • @evewright1102
    @evewright1102 3 роки тому +7

    Twinnies thankyou for your commitment to these precious animals, i know they are very greatful for the help you give them . Its sad that we have such cruelty in this world.

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 3 роки тому +5

    I loved this story so much I could watch this over and over!! Does any one know where

    • @margaretmunce1501
      @margaretmunce1501 3 роки тому +1

      I saved it here on UA-cam, to be able to watch it as often as I want.

  • @90skid97
    @90skid97 29 днів тому

    So good to see Bob in good spirits. I æove to see that he continues the wildlife work

  • @kimhendersonfowler2918
    @kimhendersonfowler2918 3 роки тому +5

    This Was AWESOME. God Bless the Twinnes. ✌😇🙏😇✌

  • @luckysunbird8862
    @luckysunbird8862 3 роки тому

    Wonderful story, thank you

  • @michelleselway8866
    @michelleselway8866 7 місяців тому +1

    Incredible, inspiring, amazing women. Thankyou for being there for all the animals x

  • @sallysampson628
    @sallysampson628 Місяць тому

    Fantastic work Twinnies!! You’re a great team, helping so many birds like you do. There are a lot of very rich people in the world and I would like to think someone would dig deep and make a huge contribution to enable your work to continue for always!! 😃🥰🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise 3 роки тому

    What a BEAUTIFUL story!! love, love, love. mahalo nui. carry on.

  • @suzyschwarz7023
    @suzyschwarz7023 3 роки тому

    Just lovely . Hello from south Florida. We have marvelous brown pelicans here. So precious.

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Місяць тому

    The birds are so lucky to have the attention and love from the Twinnies.

  • @jo-el2876
    @jo-el2876 3 роки тому +3

    Very extra ordinary. And very emotional to watch.

  • @3CShannon
    @3CShannon Рік тому

    Amazing family! Thanks for helping our wildlife

  • @tracimontgomery6515
    @tracimontgomery6515 Місяць тому

    So awesome. Thank you

  • @kieronbevan2949
    @kieronbevan2949 3 роки тому +3

    That was a beautiful story. I have a serious soft spot for ducks

  • @kathleenmiller516
    @kathleenmiller516 9 місяців тому

    This was so enjoyable! These ladies are lovely people.

  • @90skid97
    @90skid97 29 днів тому

    Why not give the Pelican to Australia zoo? I'm sure Steve would have been delighted. Some of the most amazing birds I've ever seen, Australians should feel so lucky with all the special wildlife they have. Cherish and protect it please

  • @alisondiaz1026
    @alisondiaz1026 Рік тому +1

    What a great story!!!

  • @robinwagner3293
    @robinwagner3293 Місяць тому +1

    Great story. Two beautiful ladies.

  • @dianatracey6098
    @dianatracey6098 Рік тому +1

    amazing ladies ..family must be so proud x

  • @emmanuelstclair2560
    @emmanuelstclair2560 3 роки тому +1

    What a precious gift to have

  • @heatheryoung8657
    @heatheryoung8657 Місяць тому

    What an amazing story, not just the twins, but what they are actually doing for animals. Truly amazing!,,,

  • @sheriedwards362
    @sheriedwards362 Місяць тому

    I don't usually watch ABC but this little documentary was pretty interesting. Touched my❤

  • @jackrubin6303
    @jackrubin6303 3 роки тому +2

    Twinnies inspirational. Watched episode three times.

  • @ellenpeel2346
    @ellenpeel2346 Місяць тому

    Thank you for helping the birds

  • @thetruth9775
    @thetruth9775 Рік тому

    Wonderful people!! So kind .

  • @patricasjoli4107
    @patricasjoli4107 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful story the twines prime example how humans should become loving caring giving 😇

  • @outbacknomad9939
    @outbacknomad9939 Місяць тому

    That's an amazing story of an amazing family an 2 amazing ladys .

  • @lesley7634
    @lesley7634 Рік тому +1

    *** RESPECT **** for these ladies

  • @giadellabaromeo2607
    @giadellabaromeo2607 3 роки тому +6

    So cute,such a blessing

  • @joanweightman2275
    @joanweightman2275 Місяць тому

    Amazing people, amazing story, amazing success. God bless and protect you and especially your health and finances. Thank you!

  • @user-bf3mh1mk6g
    @user-bf3mh1mk6g Місяць тому

    They have such caring souls 😊

  • @gonnabeok.
    @gonnabeok. Рік тому

    What a heartwarming story. Two lovely girls.

  • @nancydillon8138
    @nancydillon8138 3 місяці тому +2

    They speak in unison. Unbelievable.

  • @simpleMarian
    @simpleMarian 3 роки тому +7

    She's right men are too much trouble, just relationship generally is trouble . Whatever gender . But we fight for it 😁

  • @Andrewkafp
    @Andrewkafp 2 роки тому +3

    Hope they live a healthy long life.
    They deserve it...

  • @CrippledPotato
    @CrippledPotato 3 роки тому +1

    Oh hey! I remember them from a show/interview from earlier 2000s

  • @debbieknight7415
    @debbieknight7415 3 роки тому +1

    Good work 👏 twinnies all the best for the future

  • @lisaenglert3202
    @lisaenglert3202 2 роки тому +2

    Aw Steve Irwin ❤️ those these Twinnies!

  • @bsheehan3269
    @bsheehan3269 6 місяців тому

    Two remarkable women. God bless them!

  • @jaxbraidwood6696
    @jaxbraidwood6696 2 місяці тому

    What amazing girls the Twinnie’s .Im so glad to have seen the gentleness they have .School education that’s it zoo school brilliant idea .keep going girls and get some help from schools and cash from anybody that wants to give it to you .wishing you all the best twinnies ❤️

  • @jennyb2972
    @jennyb2972 Місяць тому

    They're living their life the way they want to and it makes them happy and helps the birds. My only concern is when the parents pass what will they do. Also if they get so sick they can't work or one passes. They are doing what they love and that is the only thing that should matter. Love you Twinies

  • @missyn4969
    @missyn4969 3 роки тому +6

    God bless both of you and your family. I pray for clean health for the both of you. And keep up the amazing work 😉🤗 you really inspired myself.

  • @shredderhater
    @shredderhater Місяць тому

    Wow, such extraordinary ladies , I’m just awestruck ❤

  • @anntunaley9974
    @anntunaley9974 Місяць тому

    Twinny magic. I love it!

  • @margaretmunce1501
    @margaretmunce1501 3 роки тому +1

    What absolutely amazing women the Twinnies are. Being so delicate themselves with multiple health problems, has maybe given them extra compassion and insight into the needs of the birds they put all their energy into rehabilitating. They’re wonderful! It’s so nice to live on the Sunshine Coast where they also are. Steve Irwin really knew what he was doing when he employed them many years ago.
    May God bless them and give them strength. What a gift they are! ❤️❤️🇦🇺

  • @ComplicatedCupcake
    @ComplicatedCupcake 2 роки тому +1

    Adorable Twinnies

  • @canuckyukyuk9164
    @canuckyukyuk9164 3 роки тому

    I love them!

  • @mitzialamo9352
    @mitzialamo9352 Місяць тому

    ❤Amazing❤

  • @bermondsey548428
    @bermondsey548428 2 роки тому

    Brilliant fantastic ladies love from🇬🇧

  • @Mary-po4ti
    @Mary-po4ti Місяць тому

    Amazing ladies.