The World Monuments Fund placed the river on its two thousand eight watch list of one hundred most endangered sites.

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"It isn't easy, brother, " Leal said as Chavez supporters headed to the river to watch the cortege pass.

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So light a camp fire, take a dip in the river, watch for otters or freshwater turtles and enjoy the seasonal produce (including homemade beer) made on the premises.

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Then the population could be screened for Loa Loa, and kept under close watch while the river blindness drug was administered.

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