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Soldiers' remains found in mass grave

Thursday, September 27, 2012, 10:49 GMT+7

Authorities in southern Dong Nai Province said on Monday that 41 bundles of remains of Vietnamese soldiers had been found in a mass grave in Binh Son Rubber Farm in Binh Son Commune.

The site also contained hammocks, water bottles, rubber slippers and belts.

The remains and appliances will be sent to the provincial Military Command for identification.

The mass grave was uncovered following a report from a local resident who was searching for buried metal waste last Thursday.

VNA

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