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Zombie Infestation: Millions of Mink Killed Due to Coronavirus May Have Soiled Groundwater
Danish authorities had to resort to the mass killing of the furry animals after it became known that a mutated strain of coronavirus discovered in hundreds of farms could hamper the vaccination process. While COVID-19 outbreaks among mink were reported in other countries, Denmark has been the only nation to order the mass culling of the animals.
The decomposing bodies of millions of mink culled due to the coronavirus infection may have soiled groundwater, Denmark's Radio4 reported, citing a government report. The study conducted by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland and the Technical University of Denmark says the area where the furry animals were buried has likely become contaminated.
The Danish Environment Protection Agency has not yet commented on the news. According to Radio4, the agency is currently assessing the damage caused by the mass mink graves. The results are expected to be unveiled early next year.
The development comes more than a week after Danish authorities announced they were considering digging up the carcasses of the mink in order to cremate them....
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