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Inside the Gold King Mine

An exclusive look inside the Gold King Mine in Silverton, where 3 million gallons of wastewater rushed from on Aug. 5, 2015, flooding the Animas and San Juan rivers.

Herald Staff Writer

Thursday, Aug 4, 2016 10:42 PM MT

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