Local residents worried

Bizarre incident: river turned red overnight

Local residents have reported other colorations and stenches in the past.(Bild: APA/Rodrigo Abd)

A river in a suburb of Buenos Aires turned a blood-red color on Thursday night. Residents are worried about the incident. Several industrial plants and waste incineration plants are located in the area. The water flows into the Río de la Plata, which borders a nature reserve. The Argentinian Ministry of the Environment launched an investigation.

The Sarandi River in a suburb of Buenos Aires suddenly turned bright red on Thursday, causing alarm, according to local media reports. Videos show the intensely colored water flowing into the Río de la Plata - close to an ecological reserve.

This is not the first time the river has changed color
According to initial speculation, the cause could be the discharge of textile dye or chemical waste. The Ministry of the Environment has already taken water samples to clarify the origin of the coloration.

Local residents had already reported other dyeing and stench in the past(Bild: APA/Rodrigo Abd)

According to local media, dyes or chemical waste could be responsible.(Bild: AP/Rodrigo Abd)

The Ministry of the Environment took samples to investigate the cause of the incident.(Bild: AP/Rodrigo Abd)

Residents report that the canal has often taken on unusual colors, including yellow, blue and purple, often accompanied by unpleasant odors.

The region is known for its leather and textile industry, and many people suspect illegal waste disposal as the cause.