Radioactive wasps found at South Carolina nuclear facility

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A radioactive wasp nest was discovered on July 3 at the Savannah River Site, a former nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina. The nest, found near a storage tank, registered radiation levels of 100,000 dpm and was classified as “legacy contamination,” unrelated to recent site activity. Officials say surrounding areas showed no contamination, and operations were unaffected, the Independent has reported. The site, active since the Cold War and now undergoing cleanup, highlights how wildlife can be affected by past nuclear activity—a global issue seen in animals from sea turtles in the Pacific to wild boars in Europe contaminated by past nuclear testing and fallout. read more: ⚠️ Radioactive wasps? Like this if that surprised you—and share if you think nuclear cleanup needs more attention. 💬 Have you heard of animals being affected by past nuclear activity? Comment with the weirdest example you know. 🔗 Spread awareness—send this story to someone interested in environmental science or nuclear history. 📌 Subscribe for more strange-but-true environmental stories and updates from the world’s forgotten disaster zones. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #RadioactiveWasp #NuclearCleanup #SavannahRiverSite