In a heartbreaking incident, a 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in Lake Murray, South Carolina. This rare infection serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking in warm freshwater. Read more about the circumstances and health warnings.
A Columbia family is devastated after their 12-year-old son died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection contracted while swimming in Lake Murray. The family seeks answers and is grateful for community support.
