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An elderly woman cried tears of joy when her daughter fulfilled her lifelong dream of petting a real penguin.
Christine Cross is a super fan of all things penguin, and for a Christmas gift, her daughter Lindsay Cross made her dream come true.
A video shows the 76-year-old overcome with emotion after petting the bird at SeaWorld in San Diego, California.
“When I actually told her about the present she didn’t say any words. It was more like an excited noise,” recalls Lindsay.
Christine, a retired special needs teacher, has always loved penguins and feels very connected to them.
“She associated herself with them because they’re clumsy on land but graceful in the water. My mum was the same. She’s an absolute clutz but as soon as she gets in the water she’s so graceful.”
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Christine Cross is a super fan of all things penguin, and for a Christmas gift, her daughter Lindsay Cross made her dream come true.
A video shows the 76-year-old overcome with emotion after petting the bird at SeaWorld in San Diego, California.
“When I actually told her about the present she didn’t say any words. It was more like an excited noise,” recalls Lindsay.
Christine, a retired special needs teacher, has always loved penguins and feels very connected to them.
“She associated herself with them because they’re clumsy on land but graceful in the water. My mum was the same. She’s an absolute clutz but as soon as she gets in the water she’s so graceful.”
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Elderly Woman’s Dream of Petting a Penguin is Fulfilled for Christmas–it Brings Her to Tears (WATCH)
An elderly woman cried tears of joy when her daughter fulfilled her lifelong dream of petting a real penguin, thanks to SeaWorld.
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