Forget taking a plunge in the balmy waters off the famous Maho Beach, this tourist decided to take a dip in the large pothole on Beacon Hill Road. The pothole has been steadily growing and is now at the point where it is so deep, someone has placed a concrete block in it to help drivers avoid hitting the bottom of their vehicles. More and more potholes have been popping up around the country due to the deteriorating road conditions which have been exacerbated by the recent heavy rains.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/67467-dipping-hole"
July 7, 2017
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