Spain cleans up after mystery substance closes three beaches

Valencia, Spain (AFP) July 17, 2024
Spanish authorities on Wednesday began cleaning up three beaches in the eastern city of Valencia, closed to the public after an unidentified black substance washed up on the coast. Workers in protective coats and masks shovelled tainted sand into plastic sacks. "All avenues of investigation are still open regarding the origin of the oil spill," deputy prefect Raquel Ibanez told reporters