SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE

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STRANDED POLAR BEAR

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HUNGRY WHITE TIGER DIVES FOR FOOD

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THE UNDERWATER WONDERLAND

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CALAMITY AIRSTRIP 15 YEARS ON

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BIG FOOT 'JESUS BIRD'

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SLEEPING IN THE WILDERNESS

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OH DEER: MOMENT DEER CRASHES THROUGH WINDSCREEN OF BUS

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DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

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