Article 4BH6Q Sacred giant turtle gets embalmed in Vietnam

Sacred giant turtle gets embalmed in Vietnam

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Agence France-Presse in Hanoi
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Reptile is believed to be the last in a long line of large turtles in Hoin Kiam

A sacred giant turtle that died in Hanoi's Hoin Kiam lake has been given a new lease on life by city authorities who have embalmed the beloved creature for posterity - and tourist visits.

Hanoians were shocked by the death of the critically endangered Swinhoe softshell turtle in 2016, believing its passing was a sign of ominous times ahead.

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