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Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran

Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.

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Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in IranVideos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
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