The Devil's fingers fungus was found on a walk. (Pam Hawkins via SWNS) Pam Hawkins,SWNS

By Lauren Beavis

A woman spotted a rare " Stranger Things " fungus on a walk.

The Devil's fingers fungus , also referred to as octopus stinkhorn or octopus fungus, reportedly has a smell comparable to 'rotting flesh'.

Pam Hawkins saw the unusual looking red fungus whilst on a walk with her husband in Battle, East Sussex.

She said: "My husband and I were going on one of our normal walks along the lanes around Battle, making our way to our allotment when the red colour caught my eye - I thought it was a piece of plastic, and walked past - don’t know what made me stop and go back, but I’m so glad I did.

Pam Hawkins found the strange-looking fungus. (Pam Hawkins via SWNS) By Talker

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