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How a tragedy turned an Argentine resort into a ghost town and tourist attraction

By Lucila Runnacles

Ladders that lead nowhere, old cars that have been scrapped, fences that no longer restrict anything, and tree trunks still standing - this is what Villa Epecuén looks like today.

This small seaside resort, 520 kilometers from Buenos Aires, used to be one of the most visited destinations in Argentina.

At the time, 1,200 people lived there, but in 1985 a tragic accident flooded Epecuén.

The town was flooded due to heavy rains and poor hydraulic planning.

A barrage gave way, and the waters of Lake Epecuén washed everything away.

Within two weeks, the . . .

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