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First Posted: May 19, 2021 03:44 AM EDT
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Darwin s Arch has collapsed into the seas due to natural erosion. This was confirmed by Ecuador s Ministry of environment, according to CNN.
Darwin s Arch Collapses
Darwin s Arch, located in the northern portion of the Galapagos Islands, is considered as one of the most famous rock formations.
The images of the structure, which now consists of only two pillars, were posted on social media. On their account, the Ministry of Environment for Ecuador posted a photo of the remaining structure of the rock formation, confirming the news. The collapse of Darwin s Arch, the attractive natural bridge found less than a kilometer from the main area of Darwin Island, was reported, the ministry tweeted.
Galapagos policeman given three years for tortoise trafficking
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19/05/2021 - 18:09 An Ecuadorian policeman was arrested when 185 baby Galapagos giant tortoises (similar to these young ones pictured in January 2018) were found in his suitcase, wrapped in plastic Pablo COZZAGLIO AFP/File 2 min
Quito (AFP)
An Ecuadorian policeman was sentenced to three years in prison for trying to traffic 185 baby giant tortoises off the Galapagos Islands.
The reptiles were no more than three months old when they were found in airport luggage, destined for Guayaquil in mainland Ecuador, during a routine inspection in March.
The policeman was also fined $639,000 and must apologize publicly on national media, the environment ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
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