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When things go bad on the Nile

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Oops! At least the water is warm, and I suspect the risk of parasites is relatively low in the flowing sections of the river. Best to take a dose of worming medication when you get home after a dip like that tho'. ;)

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I'd worry about Naegleria fowleri more than any parasite...
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I had to look up that one....

98% mortality rate, wtf? o.0
whoa.

according to Wiki, most people affected with that, die in the US.
or perhaps African deaths by it aren't recorded......

I was thinking about something very big and lethal instead:
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i wouldn't want to float by one of those with my silly lifejacket and my plastic helmet....not even mideaval full plate armor would make a difference.
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Sudan?
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Mike_Noren wrote:Sudan?
I think the 'Adrift adventures Uganda' printed on the photos might give a clue Mike :ymblushing:
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RickE wrote:
Mike_Noren wrote:Sudan?
I think the 'Adrift adventures Uganda' printed on the photos might give a clue Mike :ymblushing:
Hahaha well damn look at that... totally missed that!
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RickE wrote:
Mike_Noren wrote:Sudan?
I think the 'Adrift adventures Uganda' printed on the photos might give a clue Mike :ymblushing:
Maybe they had been adrift for quite some time? ;)

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MatsP wrote:Maybe they had been adrift for quite some time? ;)
I think the raft is in denial.
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wow those photos are amazing. Also that parasite....wow amazing, thrives in water at 37C......mmmmmmmm like our fish.... :-
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I like the second picture down....

I can hear the shrill ;)
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To be fair if there were hippos, they'd probably enjoy the show.
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I think the raft is in denial.
Actually, Shane was in denial :))
I can hear the shrill
Yes, not the most macho facial expression there...

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Shane wrote:Yes, not the most macho facial expression there...
So many quips, so little time. Enjoyed the pics! :-)

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