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A Florida mother nearly died after contracting a deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection, Vibrio vulnificus, from a small cut while at the beach, leading to severe illness and multiple surgeries. She warns others to be cautious of water risks, especially with cuts or shaving.
A swimmer at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth contracted a rare Vibrio vulnificus infection, which can cause severe illness including flesh-eating disease, prompting health officials to warn the public about the risks of coastal water exposure, especially for vulnerable groups. The bacteria thrive in warm, salty waters, and precautions such as avoiding open wounds in the water are advised to prevent infection.
A Maine town issued a warning after two great white shark sightings off Bailey Island, just days after a juvenile shark was photographed nearby and five years after the state's first fatal shark attack. Beachgoers are advised to stay cautious, and sightings should be reported to authorities.