Mysterious oil spill hits Brazil beaches

123 RF / Thiratana Polsanarm

A mysterious oil spill is contaminating beaches and coastline across Brazil.

The country's environment agency said they're unsure of the origin.

In total beaches at eight different states in Brazil have been affected.

Several oil-coated birds and sea turtles that washed up on the shores are being treated.

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