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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Polluted Devon river turns fluorescent blue at beauty spot

Pictures show the bright blue stream in Devon - (Environment Agency)

Environment bosses have issued an urgent “do not swim” warning at a UK beauty spot after a pollutant turned the river bright blue.

Pictures issued by the Environment Agency (EA) show the lurid stream at Littleham Brook in Exmouth, Devon. As a precaution, swimmers have been advised against entering the water at Exmouth beach as the water is analysed for toxicity.

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