Sacred giant turtle gets embalmed in Vietnam
by Agence France-Presse in Hanoi from World news | The Guardian on (#4BH6Q)
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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