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

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

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