Peru's Sacred Glacier Is Melting

Guard In normal years, the glacier is protected by members of the Ukuku tribe. This year, because of the loss of ice, the Ukukus have
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In normal years, the glacier is protected by members of the Ukuku tribe. This year, because of the loss of ice, the Ukukus have decided to stop anyone from approaching the glacier.

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