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While rosy-hued waters exist naturally around the world, a pond in Hawaii recently turned pink, and Australian scientists say the same could happen there
Thousands of visitors from across the globe have flocked to the "Pink Pond" on Maui over the past few weeks to witness the unusual water color -- but some people
Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame.
A pond in Hawaii turned so bubble-gum pink, it could be from the set of "Barbie" — but the bizarre phenomenon is no cause for a dance party. Drought may be to blame for the strange hue, scientists say, and they're warning against entering the water or drinking it. Staff at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui have been monitoring the pink water since Oct. 30. "I just got a report from somebody that was walking on the beach, and they called me up like, 'There's something weird going on over here,'" said Bret Wolfe, the refuge manager. Wolfe was concerned th...
It's so bubble gum-shaded it could be from the set of "Barbie."