Toxic Chemical-Contaminated Cat Sparks Alert in Japan

A cat in Fukuyama, Japan, fell into a vat of toxic hexavalent chromium at a factory and escaped, prompting officials to issue warnings to residents. The chemical can cause serious health issues and even death. Authorities are urging people to avoid touching any abnormal-looking cats and to report sightings to the city or police. The cat's current status is unknown, but if alive, it would likely be visibly stained by the toxic substance.