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Walkers Ill After Drinking River Water

Updated 2026-05-21 07:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Two hikers fell severely ill after drinking from a river on the West Highland Way despite using water filters. The incident highlights potential risks of relying solely on filtration.

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Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.
2026-05-21 05:15 UTC
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