Heavy rains turned a hiking trail in Brazil into an underwater paradise – leaving a bridge submerged in crystal clear water

Events are rarity and have happened three times in last 16 years

Usually the paths are walkable, with the area being popular among divers (National Geographic)

A hiking trail in Brazil was flooded with heavy rainfall, creating a beautiful underwater paradise.

Snorkellers captured the amazing footage of the trail in Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata reserve, located in Bonito, Brazil. The area is famed for its eco-tourism.

The water level rose to 10ft during the flood, completely submerging the path underwater for two days.

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