Tourists in Australia flee as Bondi Beach turns into the 'Red Sea'

The crimson tide: Tourists in Australia flee as Bondi Beach turns into the 'Red Sea' because of rare algae bloom

Bondi was among several popular beaches around Sydney, Australia, which had to be closed after an algae bloom transformed the sea into something resembling a scene from a Jaws movie. Despite the warnings a number of intrepid beachgoers were seen venturing into the water and swimming through the red surface.