Woman suffers severe foot burns from hot sand in Valeria del Mar

A woman was hospitalized after suffering severe burns on her feet from hot sand at Valeria del Mar beach on the Atlantic Coast. Witnesses described how her skin opened like a book due to the intense summer heat.

The incident took place in Valeria del Mar, a resort town on Argentina's Atlantic Coast, during the summer vacation period characterized by high temperatures. According to witnesses, the woman was walking barefoot on the beach when the sun-heated sand caused severe burns to her feet. "Her skin started to open like a book," recounted one onlooker, emphasizing the severity of the injuries.

The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. This event highlights the risks of extreme heat on beaches during summer, when soaring temperatures can make sand reach critical heat levels. No further details have been reported on the woman's current condition or preventive measures in the area.

The occurrence underscores the importance of precautions such as wearing appropriate footwear on hot beaches, especially during heatwaves.

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