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  • NEWS - Presserundgang durch die Sperrzone von Tschernobyl
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    NEWS - Presserundgang durch die Sperrzone von Tschernobyl
    KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 05, 2021 - A rusty car cabin is seen on the premises of the Duga over-the-horizon radar station, Kyiv Region, central Ukraine, Credit:Volodymyr Tarasov / Avalon
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Perth, Australien
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    REPORTAGE - Perth, Australien
    Unrecognizable people snorkelling over a shipwreck in Coogee beach in Fremantle Perth Western Australia
    (c) Dukas

     

  • Solitaire is a cool town in the middle of Namibia, it is full of rusting cars, bikes and disused fuel pumps.
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    Solitaire is a cool town in the middle of Namibia, it is full of rusting cars, bikes and disused fuel pumps.
    Solitaire is a cool town in the middle of Namibia, full of rusting cars, bikes and disused fuel pumps, Solitaire, Namibia, Africa
    James Kerwin

     

  • Mt Judah Mine (State Mine), Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand
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    Mt Judah Mine (State Mine), Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand
    Mount Judah Mine (State Mine), Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific
    Ed Rhodes

     

  • Historical caterpillar in the meteorological station Sedov in Tikhaya bay on Hooker island, Franz Josef Land archipelago, Russia
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    Historical caterpillar in the meteorological station Sedov in Tikhaya bay on Hooker island, Franz Josef Land archipelago, Russia
    Historical caterpillar in the meteorological station Sedov in Tikhaya Bay on Hooker island, Franz Josef Land archipelago, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Arctic, Russia, Europe
    Michael Runkel

     

  • Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland. Abandoned Boat.
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    Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland. Abandoned Boat.
    Abandoned boat, Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland, Polar Regions
    Bill Ward

     

  • Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland. Old fire engine.
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    Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland. Old fire engine.
    Old fire engine, Djupavik, Strandir Coast, Westfjords, Iceland, Polar Regions
    Bill Ward

     

  • Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Australia.
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    Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Australia.
    Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Australia, Pacific
    Andrew Michael

     

  • FEATURE - Rodeo Meisterschaft in Homestead
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    FEATURE - Rodeo Meisterschaft in Homestead
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mario Houben/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (7946604ad)
    Rusty Dillard II (49) from Sour Lake, TX riding Short Fuse gets bucked off in the Bull Riding event during the 68th Annual Homestead Championship Rodeo at Doc DeMilly Rodeo Arena at Harris Field in Homestead, Florida
    PRCA Rodeo 68th Annual Homestead Championship Rodeo, Homestead, USA - 22 Jan 2017

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    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
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    REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
    Hard workers working in the harbur of Stone Town, Zanzibar Tanzania (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 22204069
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
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    REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
    Hard workers working in the harbur of Stone Town, unloading traditional dhow in Zanzibar, Tanzania (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 22204066
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
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    REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
    Fish market at the old dhow harbour, traders and clients, sailers are getting loaded, Malindi, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 22204065
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  • REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
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    REPORTAGE - Mehr als Gewürzinsel: Reiseziel Sansibar
    Hard workers working in the harbur of Stone Town, unloading traditional dhow in Zanzibar, Tanzania (Photo by Sergi Reboredo/Sipa USA) *** Local Caption *** 22204068
    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Jessica Alba posiert für ihre Jeans-Kollektion bei Revolve
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    PEOPLE - Jessica Alba posiert für ihre Jeans-Kollektion bei Revolve
    American actress Jessica Alba debus with DL1961 collection in her first collaboration with Revolve Jeans.
    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Jessica Alba posiert für ihre Jeans-Kollektion bei Revolve
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    PEOPLE - Jessica Alba posiert für ihre Jeans-Kollektion bei Revolve
    American actress Jessica Alba debus with DL1961 collection in her first collaboration with Revolve Jeans.
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Bodie: Goldgräber Geisterstadt
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    FEATURE - Bodie: Goldgräber Geisterstadt
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Aya Okawa/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
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    A rusty sink in Bodie, California
    Wild West ghost town, Bodie, California - Oct 2016
    How does a town become one of ghosts?

    This Wild West ghost town, Bodie, began as a small mining camp after gold was discovered in 1859 by a group of prospectors - including W.S. Bodey.
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    (c) Dukas

     

  • Wroclaw, PolandHydropolis Museum
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    Wroclaw, PolandHydropolis Museum
    Hydropolis Museum, Wroclaw, Poland, Europe
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  • FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
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    FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
    Door Art: Rosttor Bodypainting und Photoshooting mit rostigem Model Theresa vor einem Lagerhaus. Höfingen, 10.06.2016 - Ein Projekt des Bodypaint Künstlers Jörg Düsterwald und des Fotografen Tschiponnique Skupin / 2016 ***Door Art: A project of the bodypaint artist Jörg Mirkwood and the photographer Tschiponnique Skupin, Germany, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22584187
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
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    FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
    Door Art: Rosttor Bodypainting und Photoshooting mit rostigem Model Theresa vor einem Lagerhaus. Höfingen, 10.06.2016 - Ein Projekt des Bodypaint Künstlers Jörg Düsterwald und des Fotografen Tschiponnique Skupin / 2016 ***Door Art: A project of the bodypaint artist Jörg Mirkwood and the photographer Tschiponnique Skupin, Germany, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22584186
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
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    FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
    Door Art: Rosttor Bodypainting und Photoshooting mit rostigem Model Theresa vor einem Lagerhaus. Höfingen, 10.06.2016 - Ein Projekt des Bodypaint Künstlers Jörg Düsterwald und des Fotografen Tschiponnique Skupin / 2016 ***Door Art: A project of the bodypaint artist Jörg Mirkwood and the photographer Tschiponnique Skupin, Germany, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22584189
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
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    FEATURE - Bodypaint Suchbilder
    Door Art: Rosttor Bodypainting und Photoshooting mit rostigem Model Theresa vor einem Lagerhaus. Höfingen, 10.06.2016 - Ein Projekt des Bodypaint Künstlers Jörg Düsterwald und des Fotografen Tschiponnique Skupin / 2016 ***Door Art: A project of the bodypaint artist Jörg Mirkwood and the photographer Tschiponnique Skupin, Germany, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22584188
    (c) Dukas

     

  • Rusty old steam train, Ocean Harbour, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
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    Rusty old steam train, Ocean Harbour, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
    Rusty old steam train, Ocean Harbour, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
    Michael Runkel

     

  • Old whaling boat, in the former whaling station, Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
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    Old whaling boat, in the former whaling station, Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
    Old whaling boat, in the former whaling station, Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica, Polar Regions
    Michael Runkel

     

  • Former whaling station Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica
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    Former whaling station Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica
    Former whaling station Grytviken, South Georgia, Antarctica
    Michael Runkel

     

  • Old rusty fishing boats in a village at Lake Toba (Danau Toba), North Sumatra, Indonesia
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    Old rusty fishing boats in a village at Lake Toba (Danau Toba), North Sumatra, Indonesia
    Old rusty fishing boats in a village at Lake Toba (Danau Toba), North Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
    Matthew Williams-Ellis

     

  • Sea defences at Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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    Sea defences at Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
    Sea defences at Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe
    Jon Gibbs

     

  • FEATURE: Verlassene Gebäude in Deutschland
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    FEATURE: Verlassene Gebäude in Deutschland
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Christian Richter/REX Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission

    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Christian Richter/REX Shutterstock (5185306ac)
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    Forgotten buildings in Germany - Aug 2015
    FULL BODY:

    A photographer has travelled around Germany capturing the country's abandoned buildings from the GDR.

    Christian Richter, 36, is a fine art photographer from Jeßnitz, outside Leipzig a city once in East Germany.

    Richter, grew up in the old Soviet controlled German Democratic Republic and says that after the reunification of Germany there were a lot of old buildings left behind.

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andre Csillag/REX (507570ib)
    Midge Ure, Rusty Egan, Billy Currie of Ultravox with Steve Strange of Visage in London, Britain - 1980
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  • VIRGIN ISLANDS Offshore Paradiese
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    VIRGIN ISLANDS Offshore Paradiese
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Penman / Rex Features (438240h)
    Fort Christian castle, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas
    VIRGIN ISLANDS

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  • Washed up wheel and tyre, Balos Bay, Crete, Greece
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    Washed up wheel and tyre, Balos Bay, Crete, Greece
    Balos Beach, on Gramvousa peninsula, in north western Crete, Greece. The beach is famous for its white sands and turquoise waters and is a protected nature reserve.

    © Dave Walsh / eyevine

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    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

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  • China
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    China
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tom Paiva / Mood Board / Rex Features ( 1298121a )
    Xitang, in Jiashan county, Jiaxing city of Zhejiang Province, with bicycle
    China

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  • Landfill
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    Landfill
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tom Paiva / Mood Board / Rex Features ( 1296949a )
    View of industrial plant with pile of rusty metal
    Landfill

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  • Supermodel School Run
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    Supermodel School Run
    21st September 2010. Claudia Schiffer seen here on the school run this morning. London.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-184 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Supermodel School Run
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    Supermodel School Run
    21st September 2010. Claudia Schiffer seen here on the school run this morning. London.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-184 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Ceuta and Melilla, Spain - Apr 2010
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    Ceuta and Melilla, Spain - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Hellier / Rex Features ( 1292698h )
    Ramparts and rusty cannon of the Melilla citadel. Melilla, Spain.
    Ceuta and Melilla - Spain's North African Enclaves
    Just an hour by ferry from Algeciras, Spain's gateway to Africa in southern Andalusia, lie two of Spain's most curious and little-known cities: the Mediterranean ports of Ceuta and Melilla. Both stand on the African mainland, each has a mixed population of Iberian and north African heritage, yet both have been Spanish territories for over five hundred years.

    Over the last decade or so mainland Spaniards have been rediscovering these two enclaves as weekend getaways or as long day trips from Andalusia. Foreign tourists are still few in number, and it's a wonder that it's taken the Spanish so long to recognise Ceuta and Melilla's tourist potential. In recent years - at least until the financial crisis hit - money, including European Union funds, has been pouring into the enclaves to spruce up the city centres and their historic buildings.

    Ceuta, the larger of the two cities, is a military town built around the moated medieval citadel, now one of the town's main historic sights. Boat hire companies run tours beneath the towering defence walls, or visitors can wander the battlements for different views over the city and the nearby Moroccan coast.

    The interior of the citadel has recently been refurbished with new landscaping and palm trees: while an art gallery exhibits the works of local and mainland artists. Also in the citadel, one of Ceuta's most popular restaurants, the El Angulo, serves meat and fresh seafood dishes within the Royal Walls.

    Perhaps more surprising than the citadel, however, is Ceuta's early modernist town centre. For many, the town's heyday was in the 1920s and 30s, when the city prospered as a conduit between Spain and Spanish Morocco. It's most important twentieth-century...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QNKYBXIZZ

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    Tin cans discarded in the mountains of the Sinai desert near Dahab in Egypt. Temperatures have already risen by 0.7 degrees celcius in the last 100 years making an already hot and dry area even more so. This desert area is likely to spread across the Mediteranean basin turning areas on the Mediteraneans north shore more desert like and less suitable for agriculture.
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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157f )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157e )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157d )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157c )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157b )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain  - 21 Sep 2009
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    Lifesaving surgery for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bournemouth News / Rex Features ( 1009157a )

    Lifesaving surgerey for Florence the shark, Sea Life Centre, Weymouth, Britain - 21 Sep 2009
    VET OPERATES ON SHARK TO REMOVE FISH HOOK LODGED IN JAW

    A 6ft long shark has received emergency lifesaving surgery to remove a rusty hook from its mouth.

    Nurse shark Florence underwent the procedure at the Weymouth Sealife centre in Dorset.

    Vet Nick Masters carefully removed the offending fish hook from Florence's jaw during a 45 minute operation.

    Operating on a shark out of water is extremely uncommon and the procedure on Florence was the first time it has happened in this country.

    For the task Florence was first anaesthetised and tubes were fed into her mouth to let seawater pump out through her gills.

    Anaesthetising sharks can be something of a hit and miss affair, making it a potentially dangerous situation for Nick.

    With his hands between her jaws, he would have found himself in trouble if Florence had suddenly woken up.

    However, the operation proved to be a success and Nick was able to remove the inch long rusty hook.

    The hook was first discovered buried in Florence's jaw when staff at the sealife centre noticed that she had gone off her food.

    An ultrasound quickly highlighted the reason behind her loss of appetite.

    Florence is now eating well again and will spend some time recovering before moving to her new permanent home at the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Bournemouth News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HSQGSMJKU (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rusty the labrador who lost 5 stone in weight after his owners were prosecuted for overfeeding him, Fordham, Cambridgeshire  - 23 Jan 2008
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    Rusty the labrador who lost 5 stone in weight after his owners were prosecuted for overfeeding him, Fordham, Cambridgeshire - 23 Jan 2008
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Albanpix Ltd/REX (726672e)
    Rusty the labrador
    Rusty the labrador who lost 5 stone in weight after his owners were prosecuted for overfeeding him, Fordham, Cambridgeshire - 23 Jan 2008
    Rusty the labrador who lost has lost 5 stone in weight after his owners were taken to court for over feeding the dog
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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