Magawa, the landmine-sniffing hero rat, dies aged eight

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(BBC) Magawa, the famous mine-clearing rat who was awarded a gold medal for his heroism, has died at the age of eight.

In a five-year career, the rodent sniffed out over 100 landmines and other explosives in Cambodia.

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Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Last Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2023

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