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Watch: Twiggy, the water-skiing squirrel, hangs up her skis in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — One of the animal world’s most recognized stars hung up her skis in her hometown of Orlando over the weekend.

Twiggy, the water-skiing squirrel, gave her final performances at the Orlando Boat Show at the Orange County Convention Center.

For years, Twiggy has entertained fans around the world.

Multiple squirrels have served the role of Twiggy through the years.

In 1979, Channel 9 covered the squirrel's water-skiing antics when Chuck and Lou Ann Best first brought her onto the water-skiing sing.

Watch: Channel 9 interview with Twiggy in 1979