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Border-crossing dog sparks media frenzy

Published: 29 September, 2009, 18:34
Edited: 30 September, 2009, 08:01


Ruska (Photo from www.izvestia.ru)

A Russian dog, which crossed the Finnish border, became a symbol of humanity as border guards and dog lovers in both countries put all their effort into saving the poor animal’s life.

 
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