Dangerous radioactive capsule missing: Experts scramble to find tiny casing that could cause burns and even lead to cancer
The casing contains a small amount of Caesium-137 and can cause serious illness if someone comes into contact with it.
It emits a "reasonable" amount of radiation. The capsule can't be weaponised but it could cause burns from that radiation, and it could cause other long-term problems like cancer. The public has been warned to stay away from the tiny capsule, which measures 8mm by 6mm, if they come across it. Anyone who finds it has been asked to call Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services if they see it.Authorities say it was lost somewhere between Newman and Perth earlier in January, when it was taken by truck from a mine near the former. The substance is used in mining.The capsule was lost somewhere between Newman and Perth.
"Our concern is that someone will pick it up, not knowing what it is. They may think it is something interesting and keep it, or keep it in their room, keep it in their car, or give it to someone," Dr Andrew Robertson, the chief health officer of Western Australia, said.
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