[kattracks]

Mustard, cyanide said found in Euphrates - MSNBC


NEW YORK, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Marines found cyanide and mustard agents in high concentrations in the Euphrates River near Nassiriya in Iraq, television network MSNBC reported on Friday, citing a briefing from Marine officials.

The agents were found during routine tests conducted to ensure the water being used is safe, MSNBC said.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

Mustard gas produces painful, long-lasting blisters and often leads to blindness, while cyanide kills by preventing blood from transporting oxygen.



04/04/03 11:08 ET

[mikhailovich]

Planted by Ozarka operatives.

[lonevoice]

Was this ever reported by anyone other than MSNBC? Or confirmed by any agency?