In France, environmental activists repainted the water in canals and killed fish (4 photos)

Dementia and eco-activism. Perhaps this is the motto of this news. In France, some activists decided to draw people's attention to the problem of hazardous waste disposal. They say the authorities decided to bury more 40 thousand tons of waste containing asbestos and mercury in unused mine in the Haut-Rhin department. "Such a crime must be given publicity!” thought environmentalists and repainted the water in the fountains and canals in green in the town of Colmar. Attract attention It really worked out, but not as planned.

According to Figaro, they poured fluorescein into the water. Eventually The water turned an eerie bright green color. The reaction did not force wait for yourself. As a result, the fish living in the local canals and the Loches River began to rapidly die. City Mayor Erik Straumann said that he personally counted at least a dozen dead fish. As a result, the “eco-fighters” were detained police. The activists themselves claim that fluorescein is completely harmless dye. But law enforcement will already deal with this organs.