Russian rocket fuel leak likely cause of marine animal deaths

Injured surfers and large number of dead sea creatures reported in Kamchatka region

Water pollution in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula that caused sea creatures to wash up dead on beaches has prompted fears that rocket fuel stored in the region's military testing grounds may have leaked.

The pollution came to light late last month after surfers reported stinging eyes and said the water had changed colour and developed an odour. Officials later confirmed the surfers had sustained mild burns to their corneas.