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RADIOACTIVE CAPSULE FOUND WA
The tiny radioactive capsule which was lost while being transported from a mine in remote WA Source: AAP / SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

A radioactive capsule lost in the Western Australian outback has been found. Rio Tinto and WA authorities are now breathing a sigh of relief after the extensive search - and surprising result.

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A radioactive capsule lost in the Western Australian outback has been found. Rio Tinto and WA authorities are now breathing a sigh of relief after the extensive search - and surprising result.

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