Western Colorado river runs orange

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Western Colorado river runs orange

Water has similar color to Animas after Gold King Mine spill
The Uncompahgre River has turned a murky orange, similar to how the Animas River looked during the height of the Gold King Mine spill in August. This photo was taken Oct. 10 three to five miles south of Ouray.

Western Colorado river runs orange

The Uncompahgre River has turned a murky orange, similar to how the Animas River looked during the height of the Gold King Mine spill in August. This photo was taken Oct. 10 three to five miles south of Ouray.
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