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The spill has raised alarms over contamination that has spread over 60 miles downstream, threatening both public health and economic stability. As dead fish washed ashore indicated the immediate impact on aquatic life, local communities and environmental groups cried out for accountability from the mine's operators. The Zambian president labeled the situation a crisis, highlighting the long-term implications for biodiversity and public health. This situation emphasizes urgent calls for stricter oversight and improved environmental responsibility from foreign-owned extractive industries operating in Africa.