Phnom Penh: Hiro Rate, who saved thousands of lives by searching for landmines in Cambodia for five years, will retire this year.
According to a foreign news agency, Cambodia received the services of the Meganavani rat from APOPO, a Belgian charity, five years ago. The institute trains rats to identify mines and bombs to prevent loss of human life.
In its five-year service, Megawa cleared more than 225,000 square meters of landmines, including 31 football fields, 71 megawatts, and 38 explosives, thanks to Megawa. Megawa did his job honestly and did his duty to save thousands of lives.
He was nicknamed the "Hero Rat" in Cambodia for his selfless service. Last year, Megawa was also awarded the UK's most prestigious award, the PDSA Gold Medal, the equivalent of the "George Cross" for its bravery and heroism to British citizens and soldiers. Now, however, Megawa wants to retire and spend the rest of his life in peace.
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