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crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•2 min saved

San Diego family of three found dead in Lake Murray home after VA visit

A San Diego family of three, including a 13-year-old girl, was found dead from gunshot wounds in their Lake Murray home on Wednesday. The victims were identified as David Voight, 56, Amy Voight, 54, and their daughter Mya, 13. Police recovered a firearm at the scene. The father’s father stated the couple had sought mental health services at a Veterans Affairs facility the day before but were turned away. Autopsies are pending to confirm the cause and manner of death.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime-and-public-safety #homicide #lake-murray

health1 year ago•5 min saved

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

health1 year ago•3 min saved

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

health1 year ago•4 min saved

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

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Tragic Death of Boy from Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba in South Carolina

A 12-year-old boy in South Carolina died after contracting the deadly brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri while swimming in Lake Murray, highlighting the rare but fatal risk of warm freshwater exposure, especially during hot weather.

via The New York Times|

#brain-eating-amoeba #health #infection

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Family mourns 12-year-old's death from rare brain-eating amoeba in SC lake

A 12-year-old boy from South Carolina, Jaysen Carr, died after contracting the deadly brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, likely from swimming in Lake Murray, highlighting the rare but fatal risks associated with warm freshwater bodies.

via USA Today|

#brain-eating-amoeba #health #jaysen-carr

health1 year ago•2 min saved

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

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Multiple Injured in Lightning Strikes at South Carolina Lakes and Beaches

Eighteen people, including 10 children, were hospitalized after a lightning strike at Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina, with responders assessing 20 patients at the scene; all are expected to be okay.

via WRAL.com|

#children #hospitalization #lake-murray

accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Boat Crash Claims Kentucky College Student's Life on Lake Murray

A Kentucky college student, Jonathan Brian, died from injuries sustained in a boat crash during a fishing tournament at Lake Murray. Two other people were injured in the crash, which involved out-of-state competitors. The cause of the crash is still unknown. Over 500 anglers from 72 colleges were participating in the tournament.

via WIS News 10|

#accident #boat-crash #college-student

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

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