In a bizarre turn of events, a local council in the UK has inadvertently created a new tourist attraction—by listing a recently repaired water leak as a 'waterfall' on Google Maps.
The incident occurred after maintenance crews fixed a minor leak in a residential area. Rather than simply noting the repair, the council somehow classified the site as a scenic waterfall, complete with a pin on Google Maps.
Residents were left baffled when curious visitors began turning up, expecting to find a cascading natural wonder—only to discover a perfectly ordinary pavement with no water in sight.
How Did This Happen?
Council officials have yet to explain how the error occurred, but speculation suggests it may have been an administrative mix-up during the repair documentation process.
One local joked: 'First, we had a leak, now we’ve got a waterfall. Maybe next they’ll list a pothole as a canyon!'
Public Reaction
The blunder has sparked amusement online, with social media users sharing screenshots of the non-existent waterfall alongside sarcastic reviews. One user wrote: 'Five stars for creativity, zero for accuracy.'
Google has since corrected the listing, but not before the faux waterfall gained a small following of confused tourists and bemused locals.
Council representatives have assured residents that steps are being taken to prevent similar mix-ups in the future.
