Mysterious Green Liquid Appears in Venice’s Grand Canal, Sparking Investigation by Veneto Region Officials

Venice, Italy was stunned Sunday when a mysterious phosphorescent green liquid appeared in the city’s Grand Canal. Images on social media show a bright patch of green in the canal along an embankment lined with restaurants. Gondoliers could be seen punting through the phosphorescent waters, while tourists took photographs of the green area, from the Rialto Bridge up and along part of the Canal.

The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, posted a photo of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge. He said that officials had requested that the police investigate to determine who was responsible. The color was first spotted by local residents, the Veneto region’s president Luca Zaia said on Twitter.

The prefect has called an urgent meeting with the police to investigate the origin of the liquid. Speculation has arisen that the incident may have been a stunt by environmentalists. However, the police have not yet confirmed any details about the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. The Veneto region is asking for any witnesses to come forward with any information they may have about the incident.