A sample of the rain was sent to a bacteriologist and he concluded that, in fact, it was blood.

Others disagree. There has been speculation about red rain for quite some time. The most likely scenario is algae. Porphyridium cruentum, a variety of red algae, actually can resemble red blood cells under a microscope, especially in large clusters. During blooms when the algae reproduction explodes, the clusters could become so large they could resemble globs of coagulated blood.

On an interesting note, the hamlet was relocated to its current location back in 1994, following an avalanche. The hilltop where many of the houses now stand was also the site of the cemetery.
4 comments:
Raining blood? What the F is Slayer doing in Colombia? Are Megadeth, Anthrax and Metallica gonna come out to play as well?
This reminds me of a bad metal show (read: metal show) I was dragged to in 1989 'ceptin' that show ended in wet boobies and PCP instead of vague disjointed apocalyptic signs of wonder (See also Van Halen reunion tour, 9/27/07, Charlotte, NC.)
80's metal reference. LOL! ;-D Love it. The algae could have evaporated along with the water vapor, or have been picked up in a storm - especially if a season bloom had corresponded with a stormy season. Or sometimes seasonal changes can bring to the top, algae that usually grows on the bottom of ponds and lakes.
Either way, great post!
wow, how strange. Never heard of such a thing. Can't imagine standing out in the rain and being rained on with red blood looking fluid.
Very Creepy indeed!
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