A water company has been slammed as a British surfing event had to “abruptly” shut down due to a sewage spill.
People have branded the incident a “literal sh*t show”.
The surfing competition was due to be held this past weekend (6 and 7 September) in Porthtowan, Truro, Cornwall.
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At the last minute, though, it was called off around midday, according to reports from Need To Know.
Hosts claim the “embarrassing” ordeal has left many attendees out of pocket due to losses in accommodation, parking and travel costs.
And allege that there were no signs or warnings indicating sewage overflow.
“It’s time you addressed the constant issue of opening your sewage overflows in Porthtowan every time it rains,” reads the post from Porthtowan Surfphotos.
“All water users should be able to access our waters safely at all times.
“Porthtowan was hosting a national surfing event this weekend that was abruptly ended by the beach having to be closed just after midday.
“This is an embarrassment for us as hosts.
“This is very unfair for those competing who had booked accommodation and paid to park at the event and travelled from all over the country.
“This is sad for the children who were out in the fresh air, exercising, socialising and competing.
“This is very disappointing for Surfing England, which has spent months organising the contest.
“The beach was closed, yet the polluted stream had no signage.
“This is literally [shit emoji].”
Social media users have also shared their thoughts on the news.
Beth said, “Shame on you.”
Matt said: “If you voted for Brexit and are disappointed with the sewage outfall on our beaches…slap yourself around your own face! You are a nincompoop!”
Someone else added: “Literally [poo emoji] show.”
A spokesperson for South West Water said: “Our storm overflow at Porthtowan activated this morning in line with its permits following heavy rainfall in the area.
“We are serious about tackling storm overflows and change of this scale takes time, ambition, and increased investment.
“We are working hard to actively reduce our use of storm overflows across the region as part of our £3.2 billion investment programme.”
“There is more to do and we are moving in the right direction driven by our determination to deliver on our customers’ priorities”.
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