A poet has declared he is selling his testicles to fund a holiday.

Madcap Raffael Medina Brochero claims he is flogging his male parts for £12,800 so he can tour Europe with his poetry.

He told a radio host in his home of Magdalena, Colombia, that he will give his private parts to the first person to pay his price.

Brochero said his decision came after a 2012 South America tour left him broke. And he wants to avoid a repeat of his money woes in Europe.

The Colombian poet has published 11 books during his 35-year career.

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