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Raising softshell turtle as child, Thai woman pray it can be reincarnated as human

What a lovely relationship!

A loving Thai woman has raised up a softshell turtle since she saw it on the street in 2011. The 53-year-old woman treats the animal as her child to take care of. 

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The softshell turtle now weighs 10-odd kg which required people to both hands to hold it. 

The owner showers it every day with baby power, feeds it with shrimp and pork meatball. She said the creature was picky about eating because it didn't eat overnight food. 

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Her neighbour joked that she had a "softshell turtle" son while the animal only recognised her voice. 

In the past seven years, the turtle would come near the woman if she called its name. 

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The "mother" also prays for her "son", hoping it can be reincarnated to be humans.