Watch incredible moment Yorkshire paramedic surprises twin daughters after three months isolation
Sally Boocock, 38, had been away from her girls Daisy and Ruby since March 9.
Both girls were diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome as children - a condition present from birth that can cause a range of lifelong problems, including heart defects and learning difficulties.
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Hide AdTo make sure her girls were not at risk, Sally - from Skipton - made the heartbreaking decision to leave them in isolation with her sisters Claire and Emma.
For the past three months, Sally has continued to work as an EMT at Bradford Ambulance Station - spending six nights a week saving lives, while protecting her daughters by isolating from them.
The family have only been able to communicate via FaceTime or when Sally drives past to blow kisses through her car window on the way to work.
However, her sister Claire set up an incredible reunion on Thursday (June 4) in the form of a trick 'bear hunt' in the woods.
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Hide AdIncredibly emotional footage shows the moment Sally - dressed as the mascot for Leeds Children's Heart Unit where Ruby has been treated - posed for a photograph with her unwitting girls and niece Lily.
Just moments later, Sally took off the head of the mascot and gave her daughters their first big hug from her for three months.
Sally's sister Claire told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "It is just so emotional and heartwarming.
"She has spent 13-15 hours a night at work with the ambulance team saving lives.
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Hide Ad"Sally hasn't been able to give her girls a hug since March 9.
"My sister is an absolute hero."
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