Milagros Cerron, whose first name means "miracles" in Spanish, was born on with a rare defect called Mermaid syndrome, or sirenomelia, which is often deadly.
She is thought to be one of just three survivors of the disorder in the world.
Doctors said - Normally babies like her die within 72 hours of birth.
"She's a very happy child who likes to play with her friends," said Ricardo Cerron, her father.
Before her four-hour operation, Milagros' legs were trapped in a sack of tissue and fat down to her heels. Her feet were splayed in a "V" that looked like a mermaid's tail.
One-year-old baby Milagros Cerron is seen at a hospital in Lima May 30, 2005. Milagros, who has been dubbed the "Little Mermaid" because of a rare birth defect in which her legs are joined together, is to undergo operation very soon after this photograph was taken.
the operation procedure
After the operation - Milagros is seen walking on his first day at kindergarden.
thanks God, she finally can walk after the surgery
Four-year-old Milagros Cerron (front) rides a tricycle with the help of Lima Mayor Luis Castaneda during her birthday ceremony at Lima's City Hall, Lima, capital of Peru, April 28, 2008.
Milagros Cerron is held by Lima Mayor Luis Castaneda (L) during her birthday ceremony at Lima's City Hall, Lima, capital of Peru, April 28, 2008.
HAPPY NEW YEAR MILAGROS CERRON !!!!!!!
Infact, magical tales of Mermaid have indeed fascinated us since heydays....
Don't believe it - then how about the box office success of the 1984 movie Splash - starring Daryl Hannah as the Mermaid.
daryl hannah in one of the scenes from 1984 hollywood film "splash"
daryl hannah in one of the scenes from 1984 hollywood film "splash"
Malaysia's own Duyung or Mermaid - featuring Maya Karin as the mermaid - most of the scenes were filmed at the famed Pulau Sipadan waters... off Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
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