Madison Weil is a multimedia journalist for ABC 10News.
An odor advisory has been issued for neighborhoods near the Tijuana River Valley. The stench, described as a 'rotten egg' smell caused by hydrogen sulfide, is not just ruining Thanksgiving plans — it’s also affecting the health of those living in the area.For Edward Delos Reyes and Gaylene Scarbrough, who have called the South Bay home for decades, the situation has reached a breaking point.“I can feel sometimes it burns when I inhale, and it’s disgusting,” said Edward.
Residents like Edward and Gaylene are already feeling the effects.“My nose runs every morning continuously,” said Edward.“I smell it all the time...my eyes are burning. It’s unacceptable,” added Gaylene. The couple relies on daily medications and inhalers to manage their symptoms, which they attribute to the polluted air.The community is urging officials to address the root of the problem: sewage runoff from Mexico.
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