A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumping.

A river in a suburb of Buenos Aires, Argentina, turned a shocking bright red on Thursday. The brightly colored water was seen flowing into the Rio de la Plata estuary, located next to an ecological reserve. Local media have speculated that the sudden color change could be due to textile dye or chemical waste being dumped from a nearby depot.

Biblical omen sparks panic in tiny rural town as gushing river turns red in Buenos Aires, Argentina raising concerns over suspected contamination.