WTTG-TV reporter Tucker Barnes was providing live updates for stations around the country as a wall of what he described as sea foam poured over him.

Barnes was on the boardwalk as Hurricane Irene hit the coast of Maryland

He noted that he had immersed himself in organic material. That "organic material" was most likely the effects of raw sewage pouring into the water during the storm.

"It doesn't taste great," he said.

He said it had a sandy consistency and added, "I can tell you first-hand, it doesn't smell great."

The foam is often a toxic mix of pollution and cyanobacteria.

60 mph wind gust sprayed the toxic mix across the reporter and the boardwalk and coated buildings.

Bubbles and foam in the ocean can be caused by several other things, including oil

Submitted on 08/27/2011

Submitted by: Don
Reference: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/fox-reporter-gives-update-covered-in-sea-foam-20110827

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
There's a picture provided with the article; this guy didn't just get sprinkled, he got *covered* in this junk. And then he just stands there, instead of clearing out, getting a shower, and an appt with the doctor. There's dedication to your job, but this is beyond-! Thanks, Don.

Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
That video and the quotes of what the reporter said are absolutely amazing. Not only did he say that it smelled like organic material, but "It doesn't taste great," either. I know that reporters are dedicated to their jobs, but this is ridiculous. My guess is that he'll be next reporting on the antibiotics that his doctor prescribes to deal with whatever ailments he ends up contracting. Thanks, Don!

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