Horrified residents in a popular British holiday destination have shared disturbing videos of apparent sewage emerging from the ground amid heavy rainfall. Startling footage depicts sewage pushing a manhole cover upwards, spilling onto the street as the rain dilutes it, creating a murky brown flood. The video, posted online on October 29, was filmed on a main road in Fuengirola, a favored spot for British vacationers and expatriates on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
“It’s a terrible smell,” remarked a local bystander. A town hall representative mentioned, “We have deployed a specialized team with vehicles and staff throughout the city to assess and address any necessary actions. Monitoring efforts are ongoing in the area, with restoration work already in progress.”
Social media users reacted humorously to the situation, with one individual joking, “When nature calls right before you reach the restroom.” Another video shared on the same day displayed a “faecal fountain” in Torremolinos, another popular British holiday destination, where a significant flow of sewage coursed down the road, resembling a water feature with a spray column in the center. Yesterday, Spain’s Andalusia region faced chaos due to a severe storm unleashing torrential rain, tornadoes, and flash floods.
The provinces of Huelva and Seville bore the brunt of the storm, with Huelva receiving up to 160 liters of rain per square meter. This incident follows a previous event where eight individuals sustained injuries in an explosion on a “tourist boat” at a Costa del Sol resort. Three of the injured are in serious condition and have been hospitalized. The explosion occurred as the boat, described locally as a tourist vessel, left the marina in the Spanish town.
Witnesses observed firefighters at the marina extinguishing the flames with hoses from dry land, while locals on jet skis and other boats aided the stranded passengers and helped combat the fire. The incident, which produced a visible plume of smoke, prompted multiple emergency calls around 12:20 pm on October 4. The cause of the explosion remains unclear.
A fisherman in the vicinity mentioned, “The boat was made of polyester, a hazardous material when combined with fuel due to its rapid combustion.” The boat sank as a result of the onboard fire, leading to the area’s closure for investigation purposes.
Fuengirola Town Hall issued a statement saying, “Emergency responders, including the Rescue and Lifesaving Service, Fire Department, and Local Police of Fuengirola, along with the Civil Guard, swiftly responded to a boat fire near the harbor entrance. An explosion occurred for reasons yet unknown, causing the boat to catch fire. The crew was promptly rescued by the Rescue Service, with eight individuals aboard, three of whom sustained serious injuries and received immediate medical attention. As a precaution, the Andalusian Ports Agency is monitoring the situation for any potential environmental impact.”