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Cambodia Unveils 7-Foot Statue for Hero Landmine Rat
A brave rodent named Magawa saved countless lives by detecting over 100 unexploded bombs in Cambodia. Now, the country honors him with a monument that stands seven feet tall.
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Cambodia Honors Hero Rat Who Cleared 100 Landmines
A statue now stands in Cambodia honoring Magawa, an African giant pouched rat who cleared 100 landmines and made 1.5 million square feet of land safe again. The beloved "Hero Rat" saved countless lives during his five-year career detecting explosives too dangerous for humans to find.