Isn't as easy as it seems and costs a lot to do. Kinda tough for a town of 1,800 on the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Seems they're going to talk with other towns to come up with a plan if it happens again. 40 tonnes of stinky flesh and lots of lime to ensure it goes away.
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