Toxic Cat Incident Sparks Health Warning in Fukuyama, Japan

Residents advised not to approach cat exposed to carcinogenic chemicals after escaping from factory.

A cat in Fukuyama, Japan, fell into a vat of toxic hexavalent chromium at a metal plating factory and escaped, leaving yellow paw prints.
Public health warnings have been issued, advising residents not to approach or touch the cat due to the potential health risks.
Hexavalent chromium can cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, lung cancer, and even death upon exposure.
No sightings of the cat have been reported since the incident, and its condition remains unknown.
Officials have increased patrols and warned residents, while the factory has pledged to take measures to prevent future incidents.