Video of the Anacostia River's mysterious substance

The Great Chocolate Milk Spill of 2011. (U.S. Coast Guard)

After fears that an oil spill had polluted the Anacostia River, the U.S. Coast Guard tested the water and found no oil whatsoever. Now they think it's just silt and mud caused by recent rainstorms, which is both a boring result and a great relief. Tests are expected back later today, but in the meantime, here's an aerial video of the macchiato river shot by the Coast Guard.

 

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