https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/ne ... 00116.htmlA beautiful turquoise lake that is a popular selfie spot has been revealed to be a toxic waste dump.
The man-made lake in the city of Novosibirsk, Russia, has attracted hundreds of Instagram users thanks to its vibrant blue hue.
But, according to the Siberian Generating Company, which owns the lake, it’s actually an ash dump from a local coal plant and contact with the water should be avoided at all costs.
The bright colour of the water, which has led some to dub it the “Siberian Maldives”, comes from calcium salts and metal oxides dissolved in it which gives it a high alkaline content.
In a social media post, the company warned visitors not to get into the water in pursuit of a selfie.
Despite warnings the idiots are still going there to take selfies.
