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Chinese officials fake pictures of rare tiger
« on: June 30, 2008, 03:51:18 PM »
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China has sacked government officials over a set of fake photographs that local authorities claimed were proof that a highly-endangered tiger was alive and well.

   
A Chinese police officer holds the original poster of the tiger

 
In October, forestry officials in Zhenping county, in northern Shaanxi province, published photos of a tiger in a forest setting, saying they were proof of the existence of the South China tiger.

A local farmer who produced the photos was paid a 20,000 yuan ($1,450) reward.

Now, officials have admitted the photos were faked, according to Xinhua, the state media agency.

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Well that's put paid to my exclusive announcement of the proof of the whereabouts of Elvis. :( :(




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Re: Chinese officials fake pictures of rare tiger
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 10:17:14 AM »
They did a good job.  The national inquirer should hire them.   And if they do get the gig, you will have the photo evidence that Elvis is alive and well and has made day shift manager at that 7-11
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