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Think of Patagonia and you might think of glaciers, majestic mountains and crystal clear lakes.

The region, tucked away at the bottom of South America and shared between Chile and Argentina, has long been a magnet for tourists looking to escape the rigours of urban life.

Which is why the images from southern Chile in recent weeks have been so incongruous.