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An AUA student is calling on the authorities to investigate what they believe is \u201ca breeding ground\u201d for snails on Fort James.<\/p>

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The student who contacted ANR said they are hoping that they are NOT the Giant African Snails.<\/p>\n

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An AUA student is calling on the authorities to investigate what they believe is \u201ca breeding ground\u201d for snails on Fort James. 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