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Owners fear 'healthy' dog died due to orange substance exposure on contaminated land

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What happened

Donna and Pete O'Brien say Misty's health declined after a walk.

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  • Reported by BBC Science and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:48:51 UTC.

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