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South Australia's Lake Bumbunga attracts tourists from far and wide. But why is it pink?

The famed "Loch-Eel Monster" sculpture stands out against the pink colours of Lake Bumbunga. (Supplied: Trippin With The Henrys)

Tucked away in the small South Australian town of Lochiel, a pink lake attracts models, singers and tourists wanting to use the iconic backdrop in their photos.  

But few know the real reason Lake Bumbunga, also known as the Bubblegum Lake, is pink in colour. 

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