Frightening phenomenon: Pollution turns Argentina lagoon bright pink

Updated : Jul 26, 2021 10:37
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A lagoon in Argentina's southern Patagonia region turned bright pink due to waste from fish factories, sparking alarm among local residents and authorities.

The colouring is caused by a preservative, sodium sulfite, an anti-bacterial product used in fish factories.

Activists blamed the waste for contaminating the water table of the Chubut River and the water supply of cities in the region.

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The lagoon turned pink last week and remained the abnormal colour on Sunday.

Residents of the region have long complained of foul smells and other environmental issues around the lagoon.

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