Horrified residents in a popular British vacation destination have shared disturbing videos of apparent sewage surfacing through the ground amid heavy rainfall.
Disturbing visuals depict sewage rising, lifting a manhole cover, and spilling onto the sidewalk. The heavy rain caused the waste to liquefy, swiftly flooding the nearby area with a murky brown color. The video, posted online on October 29, was filmed on a main street in Fuengirola, a preferred location for British visitors and expatriates on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
“It’s a terrible smell,” remarked a local passerby. A town hall representative mentioned, “We have deployed a dedicated team with vehicles and staff to conduct inspections and take necessary actions across the city. The situation is under surveillance, and efforts are in progress to normalize the area.”
On social media, users humorously commented on the situation, with one individual joking, “When you lose the battle just as you’re reaching the bathroom.” Another video, shared the same day, displayed a “faecal fountain” in Torremolinos, another British holiday destination along the coast. A stream of ankle-deep sewage flowed down the street, forming a column of spray resembling a water feature at its center. The Andalusia region in Spain woke up to turmoil as a violent storm brought torrential rain, tornadoes, and flash floods.
The provinces of Huelva and Seville were the most affected, with Huelva receiving up to 160 liters of rain per square meter. This incident follows an explosion on a “tourist boat” in the Costa del Sol resort a month ago, resulting in eight injuries. Three individuals sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized. The explosion occurred as the motorboat, referred to locally as a tourist vessel, was departing the marina in the Spanish town.
Footage from the scene depicted firefighters on land extinguishing the flames with hoses as locals on jet skis and boats assisted the distressed passengers and attempted to put out the fire. The incident, marked by a black plume of smoke visible from nearby beaches, triggered emergency calls around 12:20 pm on October 4. The cause of the explosion remains unclear.
A local fisherman mentioned, “It was an open polyester boat, a bad combination with fuel as it burns rapidly.” The boat sank due to the onboard fire, leading to the area’s closure for an investigation.
Fuengirola Town Hall issued a statement saying, “The Rescue and Lifesaving Service, Fire Department, Local Police of Fuengirola, and Civil Guard responded to a fire on a boat sailing near the harbor mouth. An explosion occurred for reasons yet unknown, causing the boat to catch fire. Emergency responders quickly reached the crew of eight individuals, all injured, with three in serious condition. The boat sank post-explosion, with Andalusian Ports Agency officials assessing the need for anti-spill measures.”