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Mock funeral for Venice's 'death'
Venetians have been taking part in a
mock funeral procession to highlight
the city's dwindling population.
Organisers of Saturday's event say the
population has dipped below 60,000,
with many native Venetians choosing to
live in more affordable areas.
Scientists are using the event to take
DNA samples from Venetians to discover
more about their origins.
City officials have refuted the claims
that Venice is simply a "ghost town",
filled only with tourists.
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