"Japanese City on Alert as Cat Escapes Toxic Chemical Tank"

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"Japanese City on Alert as Cat Escapes Toxic Chemical Tank"
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A cat in Fukuyama, Japan, escaped from a metal plating factory leaving behind yellow-brown paw prints leading to a vat of toxic hexavalent chromium, prompting public health warnings. The chemical can cause serious health issues, and officials are concerned about the cat's well-being. The city's environmental team has urged people not to touch the cat if spotted and advised schools to warn students about approaching any abnormal-looking cats. Social media users expressed sympathy for the feline and criticized the company for the incident.

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