'Strong odour' investigated at popular beauty spot as people left 'feeling ill'
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A "strong odour" currently being investigated at a popular beauty spot has left people feeling ill. The smell was noticed by walkers at Fendrod Lake in Swansea on Saturday, December 28. The foul stench has since seen a spike in reports of dizziness, sore throats, sharp pain and headaches from those who visited the area. An investigation into the area is now underway after the series of sickness reports.
Those walking in the area have since revealed the smell is similar to a "paint thinner," with one unnamed hiker who wished to remain anonymous likening it to a solvent-like smell. The walker went on to say the strongest smell came from near the lock bridge. She said: "People were lightheaded, dizzy, and had sore throats. It smelt like paint thinners. It was in a specific area around the little bridge. Some people were saying they could see a slick in the water. The fire brigade were very quick to respond.".
Firefighters referred the incident to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A spokesman for the Natural Resources Wales has since confirmed reports were investigated by staff, who are still trying to figure out the source of the odour. Ioan Williams, operations manager for NRW, said on Sunday: “We received reports of a strong odour at Fendrod Lake, Swansea on Saturday evening and sent officers to investigate. Staff have returned to site this morning to determine the source of the odour.".
Other odours smelled at home are a sign of real danger, The Mirror previously reported. A boiler expert is now warning about potentially lethal smells that could emanate from your heating system. He emphasised the importance of being aware of dangerous odours that could come from your boiler, such as the smell of rotten eggs, burning or metallic-like scents.
