00:00This sacred river is being poisoned.
00:02The water is turning murky and clearings are appearing along its bank.
00:06The cause? Gold mining.
00:08Water samples revealed dangerous heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead,
00:13chemicals used to separate gold from other materials.
00:17Over time, these metals can build up, enter the food chain and travel downstream,
00:22creating a serious threat to the ecosystem and the health of millions.
00:25Journalists documenting how mining operations are polluting the river can literally come on the crossfire.
00:33Police group, who were intercepted by a group of more uniformed men who pointed guns at us,
00:40accusing us of kidnapping Chinese nationals.
00:43I think it was just the help of God that we got off from there,
00:47but it was a very traumatic experience that I will never forget.
00:51Yet, they keep bringing this story into the public spotlight.
00:55Because what's at stake is not just a river.
00:57It's a vital water source, cultural and spiritual heritage, and the health of millions.
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