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A landmine-sniffing rat who won a gold medal for “life-saving devotion to duty” in Cambodia<\/a> has been honored with a massive stone statue.<\/p>\n

Magawa, a rat <\/a>who gained fame in the country for sniffing out more than 100 mines (more than 1.5 million square feet) in his five-year career \u2014 more than any other rat in the country \u2014 retired in 2021 and died at eight years old in 2022.<\/p>\n

The African giant pouched rat was trained by the Belgian charity APOPO<\/a> to use his keen sense of smell to sniff out landmines and other explosives.<\/p>\n

In Cambodia, more than 1 million people live and work in areas dotted with landmines, according to BBC News.<\/p>\n

‘HERO DOG’ HONORED FOR COMFORTING COVENANT SCHOOL STUDENTS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.<\/p>\n

He was the first rat in the organization\u2019s history going back to 1943 to win the award.<\/p>\n

Magawa was able to walk over areas with land mines safely<\/a> because of his light weight and would alert his handlers to a mine by scratching the surface, according to Smithsonian magazine. He would then receive a treat.<\/p>\n

“During his career, Magawa found over 100 landmines and other explosives, making him APOPO\u2019s most successful HeroRAT to date,” the organization said in 2022, while announcing his death. “His contribution allows communities in Cambodia to live, work, and play; without fear of losing life or limb.”<\/p>\n

Cambodia has the highest rate of landmine amputees per capita of any country.<\/p>\n

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APOPO added, “Every discovery he made reduced the risk of injury or death for the people of Cambodia.”<\/p>\n

The statue was unveiled in Siem Reap, Cambodia on April 3, just in time for the International Day for Mine Awareness<\/a> on April 4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/seven-foot-statue-unveiled-honoring-magawa-award-winning-rat-found-100-landmines-cambodia <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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