Dead Rats on Beach: British Sunbathers Flee

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Dead Rats Wash Ashore⁢ on Italian ‍Beaches, Prompting Outrage and investigation

The Situation: Dozens of rat carcasses have washed up on Torrione beach in ‍Salerno, Italy, following recent‍ storms. Similar incidents⁤ were ⁤reported at Mercatello beach.
Impact: The sight of the dead rats has forced beachgoers to flee, causing outrage among ⁤residents ⁢and tourists. Concerns are raised about hygiene and health risks.
Investigation: Local officials (Francesco Emilio Borrelli,MP and ⁤Aurelio Tommasetti,regional councillor) have called for an ⁢urgent investigation into‍ the cause of the phenomenon and the removal of the carcasses.
Possible Cause: The incident is linked ⁣to a recent storm that flooded Salerno, causing streams to carry⁢ the rat carcasses⁣ into the sea.
Beach Reputation: Torrione Beach is normally known for its clean, blue waters, sometimes compared to the Maldives.
Additional ⁣Note: The article also briefly mentions a separate incident were tourists were banned from swimming on⁣ Costa Blanca due to swarms of “blue dragons” (likely referring to⁣ blue sea slugs).