Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame

This Nov. 8, 2023, photo provided by Leslie Diamond shows the pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui, Hawaii, that turned pink on Oct. 30, 2023. Officials in Hawaii are investigating why the pond turned pink, but there are some indications that drought may be to blame. (Leslie Diamond/AP)

This Nov. 8, 2023, photo provided by Leslie Diamond shows the pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui, Hawaii, that turned pink on Oct. 30, 2023. Officials in Hawaii are investigating why the pond turned pink, but there are some indications that drought may be to blame. (Leslie Diamond/AP)

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