The water in this lake might look photoshopped, but it’s very real indeed – and what made it this color is tragic. The O.C. Fisher Reservoir used to be full of life, but now all that exists is trillions of bacteria. Keep reading to find out what happened.
imgur.com/PinkPowerRanger Some religious people believe it’s the second coming of Christ, but science has revealed the less dramatic truth behind it. The reservoir used to be full of life in the form of sunfish, catfish, and bass. However, due to chronic drought, the water supply has dwindled significantly and most of the fish have suffocated. That isn’t what’s turning the water red, though…The horrifying color is caused by a bacteria called Chromatiaceae, which thrive in stagnant water deprived of oxygen. It may be a fairly simple explanation, but one thing’s for sure - I’ll never be getting anywhere near a place that resembles a gruesome murder scene as much as this lake does.
Have you, by chance, gotten the opportunity to see this lake in person? Would you like to go if you haven’t yet?
imgur.com/PinkPowerRanger
Some religious people believe it’s the second coming of Christ, but science has revealed the less dramatic truth behind it. The reservoir used to be full of life in the form of sunfish, catfish, and bass. However, due to chronic drought, the water supply has dwindled significantly and most of the fish have suffocated. That isn’t what’s turning the water red, though…The horrifying color is caused by a bacteria called Chromatiaceae, which thrive in stagnant water deprived of oxygen. It may be a fairly simple explanation, but one thing’s for sure - I’ll never be getting anywhere near a place that resembles a gruesome murder scene as much as this lake does.
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