'Ghost town' emerges from the water after more than a quarter century.

17/05/2013

The prolonged rains of 1985 submerged the town of Epecuen in water for over 25 years. And now, this eerie ghost town has "reappeared".

In 1985, a charming little town southwest of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was submerged by floodwaters, sweeping away everything in its path.

The town of Epecuen has been submerged under water for over 25 years.

Epecuen was once known as a high-end resort town with 1,500 residents and over 20,000 tourists each season. However, after a prolonged period of heavy rain, coupled with unforeseen circumstances, the dike broke, submerging Epecuen under 10 meters of seawater for nearly 30 years. Despite being only 550km from the capital, the town has never been restored since that historic flood. Therefore, it has been nicknamed the "ghost town".

The landscape was desolate and chillingly eerie after years of destruction.

Epecuen then and now.

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The eerie ghost town that disappeared more than a quarter of a century ago has reappeared, much to the surprise of Argentina and the world.

The graves were swept away by the relentless onslaught of the flood.

In the past, tourists loved to immerse themselves in the saltwater lake here because its taste reminded them of the Dead Sea in Israel. Local legend says that the lake's unusual taste is due to the tears of a god who witnessed the suffering of his most beloved.

The lake water in Epecuen is said to have been formed by the tears of a god.

After more than 25 years of being hidden away, Epecuen has emerged from the water. People have returned to the place to witness a scene of devastation with houses, cars, and belongings scattered haphazardly on the streets.

Vehicles and belongings were scattered haphazardly on the road.

With the revelation of Epecuen, the people hope it will become a new destination for tourists.

Epecuen has made a comeback after many years of absence.

According to Tri Thuc Tre (Young Intellectuals)

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