Peru's Sacred Glacier Is Melting

Fear
The Ukukus are renowned for their fervor in protecting the glacier. The masked guards are said to be descendants of a woman and a bear and have been known to use their whips on pilgrims who get too close. In this photo, a group of worshippers try to sneak past a guard.

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