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'You don't know what's in that water': Doctor discusses dangers of wading through flood waters

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  • In the aftermath of the flooding from Debby, our crews saw people walking, wading, and even playing in murky water.
  • ABC Action News reporter Mary O'Connell spoke with Dr. Bob Rosequist, the Chief Medical Officer at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, on how that can be dangerous to your health and safety.
  • The bottom line: you don't know how deep or what's in the water, which can be contaminated with bacteria.

ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska heads to Weedon Island, which has a rich history that dates back more than 12,000 years. During that time, it was home to Indigenous populations, a movie studio, an airport, a safe haven for bootleggers during prohibition, and so much more. Today, the preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.

Florida's Prehistoric People Revealed: A tour of Weedon Island Preserve