Missing radioactive capsule found safely in Australia

One missing radioactive capsule was recently found in the town of Newman, Australia. The news caused fear in the authorities and the local population, as it was a possible radioactive accident. The capsule was found by a team of workers carrying out a routine inspection at an iron ore mine located near Newman.

Luckily, the capsule was found.

Check out the case that scared Australian residents and authorities in recent weeks:

cause of loss

The small capsule had disappeared while transporting it to another location. However, for some reason, not yet revealed by the authorities, the item had been lost near the town of Newman. The company responsible for the loss is Rio Tinto, the second largest metal mining company.

authorities alert

After being informed, the authorities were on alert due to the imminent danger that the small capsule represented for the population and an operation was carried out to find the lost object.

The capsule was found by a team of workers who were carrying out a routine inspection at an iron ore mine located near Newman. The team quickly alerted the local authorities, who called in the team specialized in handling radioactive material.

The team of experts quickly arrived on site and safely removed the capsule without causing harm to the environment or mine workers. The capsule was taken to Western Australia's state capital, Perth, where it was stored in secure conditions until it was properly disposed of.

security protocols

According to physician Andrew Robertson, Director of Health and President of the Board of Radiology, the radiation emitted in just one hour by the artifact is equivalent to doing 10 x-rays on site.

This incident highlights the importance of following strict radioactive material safety and control protocols. It is essential that all equipment containing radioactive material is efficiently tracked and monitored to ensure the safety of the population and the environment.