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Swimmer's Itch Cases Surge 45 Times at Pelican Lake

7/20/2025

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Swimmer's itch at Pelican Lake, Minnesota, has surged dramatically, with cases soaring to 45 times the normal severity. Researchers are probing the connection to common merganser ducks, while the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied a removal permit due to ecological worries. Though alarming, experts assure that swimmer's itch poses no public health risk, urging individuals to take personal precautions.

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Swimmer's itch at Pelican Lake, Minnesota, has surged dramatically, with cases soaring to 45 times the normal severity. Researchers are probing the connection to common merganser ducks, while the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied a removal permit due to ecological worries. Though alarming, experts assure that swimmer's itch poses no public health risk, urging individuals to take personal precautions.