Radio Taiwan International
Date: 13 July, 2020
By: Katherine Wei

Officials say a giant clam in Kenting was stolen[/caption] Kenting National Park is home to a protected coral reef which draws crowds of scuba divers every year. One of the biggest draws is a giant clam. But that clam has gone missing and is presumed to have been stolen.

A wise fictional lobster once said “darling it’s better, down where it’s wetter.” That’s one of the reasons why Houbihu in Taiwan’s Kenting National Park is such a huge attraction. People love to scuba dive and explore the protected coral reef. Unfortunately, one of Houbihu’s biggest attractions — a giant clam — has gone missing.

This giant clam was the biggest in Houbihu. People flocked to see it, but now it’s gone. A local scuba instructor says that the clam was part of the local economy. Many people relied on the tourists it brought in for their livelihood.    [FULL  STORY]