Residents in West Sumatra are warned against drinking water from a new sinkhole after tests revealed E. coli contamination. Locals flocked to the site, believing the water had healing properties, but authorities emphasize it’s unsafe and potentially dangerous. The sinkhole’s formation is attributed to geological conditions and heavy rainfall, highlighting the risks of consuming untreated water.
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Villagers drank sinkhole water as a ‘miracle cure’, until officials found dangerous bacteria
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