A woman runs away from the crowd toxic foam “siege” her house in Mosquera. Authorities have warned locals not to get too close to the toxic foam. Photo: Luisa Gonzále /Reuters
According to The Guardian, the giant toxic foam from a polluted river near Bogotá’s capital Colombia flooded the town of Mosquera, covering houses, streets and businesses.
The foam looks like fluffy white clouds but has a terrible stench that causes townspeople to flee, businesses to close.
“The smell is horrible. And we’ve had to deal with this foam for a long time. We’re in danger. Someone could fall into the foam and we won’t be able to find them.” Luz Mariela Gómez, a town official told local TV channels.
Video of giant foam emitting a stench from a polluted river overflowing into a Colombian town. Video NBC News.
Pictures taken from the Mosquera show clouds of foam covering the pavement, flying everywhere, towering. A road to a school has been blocked by this polluted foam.
Local environmental authorities say the polluted foam has appeared several times in the town over the past few years. However, their size is increasing as people continue to dump waste, chemicals and detergents into the river. Heavy rains have also exacerbated the problem by causing the foam to rise and flood the town.
The mayor’s office of Mosquera shared on Twitter photos of the toxic foam. Mayor Gian Gerometta stated that the pollution that has built up is partly due to the blockage of factories on the river.
“We are aware of the risks that may arise from this phenomenon,” emphasized Mr. Gerometta.
The giant foam looks like a fluffy white cloud but is actually very toxic and stinky. Photo Photo: Luisa Gonzále /Reuters
Local authorities have warned people not to get too close to the toxic foam as they can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.
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