European drought reveals 100-year-old steam boat and ancient Roman bridge

A steam tugboat wreck over 100 years old and an ancient Roman bridge have emerged from shrinking waters as Europe suffers its worse drought in 70 years.Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions have all become visible due to the slumping waters of the Danube, Rhine, Tiber and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies. Since spring, European countries have experienced extreme heat and dry conditions, leading to drought conditions and receding water levels.But it has made for archaeological finds - earlier this month, the rusted hull of what was once called the Slovenian surfaced from the Sava River, near the Serbian town of Sremska Mitrovica. Image: The wreckage of an old steam boat, the Slovenian, is visible due to the low level of the Sava river in Serbia. Pic: AP While parts have appeared above the surface before, locals say the relic - which survived two World Wars - has never been so exposed. "It's been several years since it was last seen, so there is quite an interest," said historian Andrija Popovic, who is the head of the town museum."It's truly something you don't see every day." Image: Pics: AP According...