Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are saying that animals are getting sick and dying in the wake of a catastrophic train derailment and subsequent release of toxic substances earlier this month.
In the weeks after the derailment, some residents say their livestock and animals have fallen ill at an alarming rate, with foxes, chickens, and fish among the animals showing symptoms consistent with chemical exposure.Amanda Breshears, who lives roughly 11 miles outside East Palestine, told a local news outlet she woke up to find her five hens and rooster dead the day after officials ordered the chemical release.
Officials ordered evacuations after a 150-car train derailed on Feb. 3, spewing toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, phosgene, hydrogen chloride, and isobutylene, into the air and water near the state’s eastern border. Some also reported experiencing a burning sensation in their eyes or complained of experiencing a lingering odor in the days since they returned. At least four class action lawsuits have been filed in the wake of the derailment.
Short-term exposure to high concentrations can cause drowsiness, loss of coordination, disorientation, nausea, and headaches, according to the CDC.
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