Disgruntled drivers have shoved a simulation of a “man” upside-down in a gaping pothole in a hilarious stunt.
Footage shows a pair of men’s jeans and shoes sticking out of the top of the crack as though a person had fallen in head-first.
The protest stunt was first reported on 5 November, with social media users dubbing the figure “The Leggy One” and “The Buried Man”.
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It came after residents complained of several vehicles being damaged thanks to the potholes in Navojoa, in Mexico’s Sonora state, as reported by Need To Know.
However, the prank didn’t go unnoticed for long, with local cops removing the figure and setting up a sign that read, “No Entry”, the same day.
On 6 November, the pranksters had their wish fulfilled as city officials rushed to the scene to fill in the gaps.
People took to social media to praise the smart stunt – which saw officials correct the hazards.
Al Min wrote: “How ingenious!”
Another said it was a useful way of spotting the cracks.
Hugo Gomez said: “At least it serves to see where the pothole is.”
However, some believed the stunt could be just as problematic at the potholes themselves.
Amparo Mustieles Diaz added: “Very risky.”
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