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Extraordinary stories of life's turning points.

Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have reshaped their lives in the most unpredictable ways.

In this series Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have set their lives on an entirely different course.

This podcast is all about the human experience, how people deal with obstacles that turn their lives upside down. The journeys are not always straightforward and there are often some remarkable discoveries along the way.

Would you like to appear on the podcast? Do you have an extraordinary story to tell? We'd love to hear from you: lifechanging@bbc.co.uk

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Life Changing: The crocodile, the twins and the bond that saved them

The crocodile, the twins and the bond that saved them

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Georgia and Melissa are swimming in a Mexican lagoon, when one of them is dragged under.

After travelling to Mexico for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, twins Georgia and Melissa are swimming in a lagoon, when one of them is dragged under.

In 2021, twins Georgia and Melissa Laurie set off on an adventure to Mexico for some sisterly bonding. Whilst on their travels they stopped at the coastal town of Puerto Escondido where they planned to visit a nearby lagoon and experience the bioluminescent waters. The day was hot so the sisters went for a swim but soon found themselves in a terrifying fight for survival; in that moment, and the years that followed, their love for each other kept them alive. 

Georgia has since been recognised for her bravery that day and is the recipient of the King's Gallantry Medal 2024.

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