Vietnam Mourns Death Of Sacred And Rare Giant Turtle

  • 8 years ago
The recent death of a beloved turtle has caused an entire country to mourn. According to the New York Times, media outlets in Vietnam are reporting that the giant turtle known as Cu Rua, which translates to Great Grandfather despite being female, has died.


The recent death of a beloved turtle has caused an entire country to mourn.

According to the New York Times, media outlets in Vietnam are reporting that the giant turtle known as Cu Rua, which translates to Great Grandfather despite being female, has died.
The event happened about a week ago, and while it is unknown exactly how old the animal was, the cause is believed to be natural. 
The death is particularly meaningful to the Vietn

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