"Heroic Rat Honored with Statue: Cambodia Pays Tribute to Magawa's Life-Saving Work. In a heartwarming tribute, the Cambodian government is set to unveil a statue in honor of Magawa, a remarkable rat who made a significant impact on the country's demining efforts. Trained by a non-profit group, Magawa used his keen sense of smell to detect and locate landmines, saving countless lives in the process. During his short but eventful career, the talented rodent helped discover over 100 landmines, paving the way for safer communities and a more stable future for Cambodia."
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.
