Vietnam mourns death of legendary 'grandfather' turtle

Vietnam's giant turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake has died, causing an outpouring of grief.

The turtle, known locally as 'grandfather', was connected with a "legend relating to the 15th century", said Timothy McCormack, from the Asian turtle programme.

"Whenever the turtle surfaced it always created a great deal of attention" as it was "good luck to see it", he added.

(Image: turtle in Hanoi, Vietnam) (Credit: EPA)