Overview

• 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.