Reports of a dead duckling found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have drawn attention on social media. The images surfaced days after National Park Service workers were seen adding hydrogen peroxide to the water to treat an algae bloom.
While no official cause of death has been confirmed for the duckling, experts warn that the pool may have signs of cyanobacteria, which can produce toxins during rapid blooms that may harm animals.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some questioning the science behind the cleanup and others expressing outrage over the use of chemicals in the pool.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent a $14 million renovation under the Trump administration, which included the addition of "American flag blue" paint and a sealant that has been peeling off the bottom and floating to the surface.
