Wet wipes are infamously renowned for causing havoc when flushed down our toilets, but the reality is that many weird and wonderful items have been sent down the sewers.
Whilst these unusual things, somehow, made their way down the toilet, it’s important to remember that you should only flush toilet roll away!
Teeth
Though single teeth here and there might not be too unusual in the sewers, hundreds of entire sets of dentures have also been found in UK sewers every single year. How this happens, we’re not quite sure, but we think it’s best to keep your dentures away from the toilet!
A Car
OK, so it was only half a car that was found below streets in London, but we have no words for how this could have happened. Over £70million was spent in 2014 in order to move the mini, which was causing an epic blockage and disruption to homes in the area.
Alligators
Moving away from the UK, alligators being found in drains is actually quite common in the USA. Residents in Florida found an alive and well 7-foot alligator in the sewers in 2015, but the real monstrous discovery of a 20-foot alligator was found down a storm drain in Texas, 2007.
A Cow
Staying on the animal trend, residents in China were shocked to find a healthy and living cow underneath a manhole leading to the sewers. Apparently, the cow had been missing from its farm for days… We’ll let you guess as to why it was down there.
Aliens… or not
Construction workers in North Carolina, 2009, allegedly discovered an alien life-form down the cities sewers. After having microbiologists test the discovery, it turns out it was actually just a very large colony of worms! Not that weird or unusual at all…
If you’re worried about something you’ve flushed down your toilet or are experiencing symptoms of a blocked toilet or drain, Drain Checker can help. Our team of professional experts have what it takes to get your drains back in full working order.
For more information regarding how we can help you, you can contact the team today by visiting our contact page or by giving us a call on 0800 849 8099.
