Radioactive Wasps Discovered at South Carolina Nuclear Site

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Radioactive Wasps Discovered at South Carolina Nuclear Site
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Workers at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina discovered a wasp nest with radiation levels ten times above federal limits, likely contaminated by residual radioactive material from the site's historical nuclear weapons production. The nest was removed and disposed of as radioactive waste, with officials assuring no current leak or danger outside the facility. However, watchdog groups express concern over the lack of detailed information about the contamination source and potential risks.

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