Watch: Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming locals

The body of water runs through industrial areas on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

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The Sarandí Canal flows through residential neighbourhoods and industrial areas before reaching an estuary, the Rio de la Plata, which borders an ecological reserve.

Local media reports suggested the colour may have been caused by the dumping of textile dye, or by chemical waste from a nearby depot.

Authorities have taken samples to determine the source of the contamination.

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