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'It looks like a stream of blood.' A river near Buenos Aires turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak

IndiaTimes Friday, 7 February 2025
A stream near Buenos Aires turned blood-red, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping. Residents shared shocking images, linking the phenomenon to nearby tanneries. Officials suspect aniline, a toxic dye chemical, and have launched an investigation. Locals report the stream has changed colors before and have long complained about pollution. Authorities are now examining water samples to determine the cause and potential health risks.
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News video: 'Like a river covered in blood': Residents blame pollution for Argentine river turning red

'Like a river covered in blood': Residents blame pollution for Argentine river turning red 01:33

 A stream on the outskirts of Buenos Aires turned blood red on 6 February, causing anxiety among residents who blamed it on pollution. The Ministry of the Environment for the province of Buenos Aires said in a statement that water samples had been taken to determine what substance had caused the...

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