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The family of Steve Loon (right, background) near Kenora is unconcerned about mercury poisoning
The family of Steve Loon (right, background) near Kenora is unconcerned about mercury poisoning

The family of Steve Loon (right, background) near Kenora is unconcerned about mercury poisoning

Date10/2/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The family of Steve Loon (right; background) near Kenora is unconcerned about mercury poisoning. Most of the Loons' meat supply comes from hunting; and they said they have plenty. His son; Herman; 20; holds a young bald eagle - which still has its head feathers - called Mi-Ki-Si. Loon said the eagles; which eat fish; now are rare. Commercial fishing has been banned in the English River-Wabigoon River system because of the high level of mercury.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0003967F
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