Hero rat awarded medal for lifesaving bravery

Hero rat awarded medal for lifesaving bravery

Magawa is a giant African pouched rat Picture: PDSA

Fri, 25 Sep, 2020 - 06:55
Megan Baynes, PA

A landmine detection rat has been awarded a gold medal for his “lifesaving bravery and devotion to duty”.

Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, has discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance since he was trained by charity APOPO.

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