China
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Tree survives lighting and fire
Updated: 2011-04-19 16:15
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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A 300-year-old camphor tree is seen at Lingjiao village in Wuyuan, East China's Jiangxi province, April 17, 2011. The tree was hit by lighting and its trunk was burned out, but it's still standing there with green leaves. [Photo/CFP] |
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