By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mysterious-bright-green-liquid-in-venices-grand-canal-under-investigation-police-say Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mysterious bright green liquid in Venice’s Grand Canal under investigation, police say World May 28, 2023 10:33 AM EDT MILAN (AP) — Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, posted a photo of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge. The patch was reported by residents. WATCH: Irresistible to tourists, has Venice become unwelcoming to its inhabitants? Images on social media show a bright patch of green in the canal along an embankment lined with restaurants. Zaia said that officials had requested that the police investigate to determine who was responsible. Environmental authorities were also testing the water. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
MILAN (AP) — Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, posted a photo of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge. The patch was reported by residents. WATCH: Irresistible to tourists, has Venice become unwelcoming to its inhabitants? Images on social media show a bright patch of green in the canal along an embankment lined with restaurants. Zaia said that officials had requested that the police investigate to determine who was responsible. Environmental authorities were also testing the water. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now