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Powers Twins Recount Mother’s Escape From Armed Carjacker in Viral Synchronized Interview

The Australian twins, known for their perfect unison, described how their mother outwitted a gunman after a car crash in Queensland.

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Australian twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers hope their resurgent fame from a viral video will help raise awareness about their efforts to save seabirds and pelicans.
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Overview

  • A stolen SUV flipped on Steve Irwin Way in Queensland, leading to an armed carjacking incident involving the Powers twins’ mother.
  • The gunman, emerging from the crash, threatened the twins’ mother, saying, 'I’ll shoot you,' as she attempted to assist a victim.
  • Using quick thinking, the mother distracted the gunman and fled into nearby bushland, ensuring her safety.
  • Bridgette and Paula Powers, wildlife rescuers and founders of Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, recounted the ordeal in a perfectly synchronized interview on 7News Queensland.
  • The twins and their mother were confirmed safe following the incident, with the interview drawing renewed attention to the sisters’ unique bond and conservation work.