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health5 months ago

Parents Demand Warnings After Son's Death from Brain-Eating Amoeba in South Carolina Lake

Parents are calling for increased warnings after their 12-year-old son, Jaysen Carr, died from a brain-eating amoeba contracted while swimming in Lake Murray, South Carolina. The amoeba, which thrives in warm water, entered his brain through his nose, leading to a nearly always fatal infection. The incident highlights the lack of public reporting and water testing in the area, raising concerns about awareness and safety measures for recreational water activities.

via Star Tribune|
#brain-eating-amoeba#health#jaysen-carr
health5 months ago

Tragic Death of Boy in South Carolina Lake Highlights Brain-Eating Amoeba Risks

A 12-year-old boy died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Murray, highlighting the dangers of warm freshwater lakes where Naegleria fowleri can cause fatal brain infections. The amoeba enters through the nose, with symptoms starting as headaches and nausea, and almost always resulting in death. Precautions include avoiding submerging the head in warm water, using nose clips, and ensuring water safety measures, as infections are rare but deadly.

via ABC News|
#brain-eating-amoeba#health#infection-risk
health5 months ago

Parents Demand More Warnings After Boy's Death from Brain-Eating Amoeba in South Carolina Lake

A 12-year-old boy from South Carolina died after contracting a deadly brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, from Lake Murray during a holiday swim, highlighting the lack of public health warnings and testing in the area. The incident raises concerns about water safety and the need for better awareness and regulation to prevent similar tragedies.

via VINnews|
#brain-eating-amoeba#health#jaysen-carr
health5 months ago

South Carolina Family Mourns 12-Year-Old's Death from Brain-Eating Amoeba

A 12-year-old boy from Columbia, South Carolina, died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, from swimming in Lake Murray. The infection is extremely rare and usually fatal, with only four survivors out of 167 cases in the US since 1962. Authorities emphasize the low risk to the public and recommend precautions like nose clips when swimming in freshwater.

via WCBD News 2|
#brain-eating-amoeba#child-death#health
crime2 years ago

Live tear gas grenade discovered by scuba diver in Oklahoma lake.

A scuba diver exploring Lake Murray in Oklahoma found a live CS gas grenade, which was confirmed by the authorities. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol's bomb squad safely collected the grenade and will detonate it at an offsite location. The grenade was identified as an M7A3 Riot CS, a riot control hand grenade used for tactical missions. It is unclear how the grenade ended up in the lake. The scuba diver was applauded for contacting authorities about the find, and others were encouraged to do the same.

via NBC News|
#bomb-squad#crime#lake-murray