Scouts’ World Jamboree disbands in shambles

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South Korea’s government says all participants will depart early from the 25th World Scout Jamboree campsite in Samangeum. The global gathering of Scouts has been plagued by extreme heat, a COVID-19 outbreak and now Typhoon Khanun. The World’s Carolyn Beeler speaks with Vincent Blood in Bournemouth, England. His stepdaughter is at the event. 

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