Cambodia Honors Hero Rat Magawa with Statue for Landmine Detection

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of Magawa, a late rat that sniffed out over 100 landmines for a non-profit group, with a commemorative statue.

11 Apr, 12:00 — 11 Apr, 12:00

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Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat

Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.

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Cambodia Honors Hero Rat Magawa with Statue for Landmine Detection

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Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat

Belgijski pacov Magava dobio svoju statuu u Kambodži

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