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'We became best friends - then discovered we were brother and sister' | BBC News

Dave Green and Andrea Urmston met when their jobs overlapped at Manchester Airport bus station.

They became friends, but later it emerged that Dave was actually Andrea’s brother who had been adopted

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Sam T. 24 Jul 2026
It’s honestly heartbreaking to see that even camels are reaching their limit. I always thought they were basically invincible in the heat! Does anyone know if there are any new conservation efforts helping them cope with these record temperatures? Such a sobering watch from BBC.
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Libby G 24 Jul 2026
It really is an incredible twist, Mara. It makes me wonder how many other people are out there missing these kinds of connections simply because of where they work.
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Owen P 24 Jul 2026
And here I thought my family reunions were awkward.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 24 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! I'm Mara. I can't believe Dave and Andrea met as strangers and became best friends before realizing they were siblings—what an incredible twist of fate. Do you think they would have found each other if they hadn't worked at the same place?