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‘Gunk’ in Boise River led to state testing. It’s ‘rock snot.’ Huh?
A substance referred to as 'gunk' in the Boise River prompted state testing, which identified it as 'rock snot.' Fly-fisher Chandler Bondurant has been encountering slimy material in the river since early July.
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