Post by larryc1 on Mar 4, 2017 19:22:28 GMT
This post grew out of an episode of 'Foyle's War' which depicted British attempts to weaponize anthrax. The actual research was carried out on this small island,where between 1942-43 sheep were exposed to the pathogen. These experiments contaminated the island which was only de-contaminated in 1986.
A comprehensive account of the activities on the island and their aftermath.
www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/GruinardIsland
A recent short documentary on the island.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruinard_Island
N.B. This video is very graphic and if you have a soft spot for sheep and/or are squeamish it should not be watched! In addition the audio track is rather poor.
Anthrax Island.kmz (1.57 KB)
A comprehensive account of the activities on the island and their aftermath.
www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/GruinardIsland
A recent short documentary on the island.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruinard_Island
N.B. This video is very graphic and if you have a soft spot for sheep and/or are squeamish it should not be watched! In addition the audio track is rather poor.
Anthrax Island.kmz (1.57 KB)