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By Bob Weaver
A barrel of toxic chemical was dumped into the headwaters of Bull
River sometime
Friday, killing all the aquatic life, amphibians and earthworms on the
stream. DNR
officer Tom Fox responded to a complaint Sunday afternoon and took
samples of the
spill, along with DEP inspector Mike Mills.
Fox said the substance looked like a paint thinner or some similar
substance. The
water is being analyzed and verification will be made.
"If there had been cattle or livestock along the headwaters, the
result would have
been tragic," said Fox. He said there may well have been cattle or
animals
downstream that ingested some of the substance. "Some solvents are
carcinogens,"
he said.
Fox said he views the spill as serious and irresponsible. If anyone
has information
regarding the incident, Fox will keep all leads confidential. E-mail
to:
trfox@wirefire.com
or call 304-354-7686.
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