Rare turtle slaughtered in Gaza
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:53 pm
Apr. 4 - Palestinian fishermen catch and kill a giant sea turtle, thought to be a Leatherback, an endangered species.
The rare giant sea turtle caught on a beach near Gaza City was slaughtered and eaten by Palestinian fishermen who said its blood was an aphrodisiac, among other therapeutic qualities. A Reuters cameraman said the fishermen collected the giant turtle's blood and gave it to children suffering from trauma and adults with back problems.
Penny Tweedie reports.
If the blood is an aphrodisiac, why are they giving it to kids with trauma or adults with back problems.....
Aren't you glad millions of our tax dollars head there every year?
Welcome to the 9th century:
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?video ... 23&sp=true
(Warning - Video clip is not for the faint of heart)