Surgeons withdraw 11 pounds of coins from 'Bank,' the Thai sea turtle

Many Thais believe that throwing coins on turtles will bring longevity. But in Bangkok on Monday, veterinarians removed 915 coins weighing 11 pounds from a 25-year-old green sea turtle nicknamed Bank, who lived in a pool in Sri Racha. As she recovers, she will be on a liquid diet.  VIEW

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