watch: hero rat retired

The hero rat calls it a day after clearing 31 football fields of mines.

After surviMagawa was the first rat to obtain the honor, which has been given to animals for 77 years.surving the rat race of working life, we all look forward to retirement – and landmine-sniffing rodent Magawa is no exception.

In a statement, Magawa's handler, Malen, stated, "Magawa's performance has been unmatched, and I have been pleased to work side-by-side with him."