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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: River in Argentina Turns Blood Red, Raising Contamination Fears
Caption: River in Argentina Turns Blood Red, Raising Contamination Fears. A river in a Buenos Aires suburb has turned a striking red color, alarming residents and raising concerns about possible contamination, Sky News reports. The Sarandí watercourse, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, suddenly changed color, with images and videos showing the dramatic transformation. Locals report that the river has changed colors multiple times, previously turning grey, green, violet, blue, and brown. Some residents claim they have also observed a thick yellow layer forming on the water’s surface with an acidic smell, further fueling concerns. Environmental officials have collected water samples to analyze what is causing the unusual discoloration. Argentina’s environment ministry has confirmed that it will conduct tests to determine the source of the contamination. Although officials have not yet announced a cause, past cases of water discoloration in Argentina have been linked to industrial waste. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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