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Japan nuclear reactors leaking radiation into the ocean
By: Bill O'ReillyMarch 31, 2011
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UPI: Officials reported radiation levels rose Thursday in ocean water near the damaged nuclear facility. Tests of Pacific Ocean water collected Wednesday indicated radiation levels caused by iodine-131, suspected to be from the Fukushima Daiichi plant, jumped to 4,385 times the legal limit, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said.

The plant is so heavily damaged that Tokyo Electric Chairman Tsunehisa Katsumata said four of the plant's six reactors will be decommissioned.

CNN said utility and government agencies had not determined whether the iodine-131 came from the atmosphere or through seepage from the plant. Officials have stressed radiation levels do not yet pose a health risk to humans through seafood because fishing is not allowed within 12 miles of the plant.
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