- A Chinese villager, identified as Mr Liu, discovered approximately 10 grams of gold particles inside a duck he was preparing for dinner.
- The gold, valued at around £1,300, was found in the duck's stomach in Longhui county, Hunan province, China.
- Mr Liu conducted a rudimentary heat test, which suggested the particles were indeed gold, though official verification is still pending.
- Local authorities stated the find is plausible due to the region's geological history, which includes significant mineral resources and gold deposits in river sediment.
- It is believed the duck, which foraged near waterways, likely ingested the gold particles while searching for food, leading to their accumulation in its digestive system.
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