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The creatives at Weta (District 9, The Lord of the Rings) have embarked on a remarkable novelty project to help a middle aged double amputee named Nadya Vessey. Ms. Vessey was born with a rare condition that stunded the growth of her legs, resulting in double amputations before she reached 20. Despite such tragic circumstances, Vessey has cultivated a lifelong passion for swimming. It took the prospect of an upcoming triathlon and a peculiar encounter with a little boy to inspire her mermaid idea. Thanks to Weta, it’s now a reality.
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