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The Thai turtle that ate too many coins

March 7, 2017

Thai turtle Bank is resting after an operation that saw vets remove 5 kilograms of coins from her stomach. Superstitious tourists had thrown money into the pond Bank calls home, hoping to help her live longer.

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Richard Connor Reporting on stories from around the world, with a particular focus on Europe — especially Germany.