River Turns Green Victoria 4 January 2011 WTF!

[Joanne98]

Run time: 01:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuFk4UQSt6o   Posted on YouTube: January 08, 2011 By YouTube Member: EXOMATRlXTV Views on YouTube: 304   Posted on DU: January 08, 2011 By DU Member: Joanne98 Views on DU: 656

 
WOW! I'm looking for more info on this!

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http://www.youtube.com/TheSilverSpiral

[Joanne98]

1. Someone dumped a chemical in the river

Alert: Chemical that turned Goldstream River green can cause allergic reactions


The chemical that turned Goldstream River green can cause allergic reactions in people, a medical health officer for Vancouver Island Health Authority said.

"It does not have a high toxicity, but it can, rarely, cause allergic reactions," Murray Fyfe said Friday.

"People who do have a sensitivity should take precautions and avoid contact."

The provincial Environment Ministry says it was fluorescein that found its way into the Goldstream River and a Langford fountain Wednesday, turning both fluorescent green.



Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Alert+Chemical+that+turned+Goldstream+River+green+cause+allergic+reactions/4070741/story.html#ixzz1ARacmaoC

[Caretha]

2. That's alarming!

Hope the aquatic inhabitants & wildlife aren't allergic.