TN River Water - Be Careful

For the kayakers, be careful this time of year....looks like the water could be more deadly than snakes, gators, and more...

Family: Ala. man infected with flesh-eating bacteria after kayaking on Tenn. River

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Wow!:yikes:yikes

It’s got where you can’t do anything. Praying for him and the family.


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I saw that last night. Scary stuff. I've read that the bacteria always enters through a cut, even a tiny one. 100% of the time I have at least a small cut or tear on one of my hands. Usually multiple ones.

Nasty for sure, I am pulling for him!

I seen that last night on our local news and I'm wondering if it's in the water wouldn't it get in the fish and if so what would happen to someone if they eat the fish or reckon the heat from cooking it would kill the bacteria but either way that's getting scary when you can't even put your hand in the water.

What about getting finned by a fish from that water. 1st & 2nd Creek are in my neck of the woods

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I know salt water species like shrimp, catfish ect carry some pretty nasty bacteria. I keep a bottle of 50 percent bleech and 50 percent water in my boat . If I get stuck or cut I spray it on my hands. Might need to start using it in fresh water

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Originally Posted by Javelin 180

I seen that last night on our local news and I'm wondering if it's in the water wouldn't it get in the fish and if so what would happen to someone if they eat the fish or reckon the heat from cooking it would kill the bacteria but either way that's getting scary when you can't even put your hand in the water.

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I asked my buddy who is a Marine Biologist here in Alabama. I’m waiting on his reply. Kinda scared to eat the fish we caught today from there.

Nasty stuff for sure but ant nut n going to be living if baptized in grease at 350°+for 4-5 mins
i just don’t understand how it can live in fresh running water ? I could see it if it was stagnant water !

I read a study just last week concerning the incidence of FEB infections being co-related to drainage from flooded farms and sewage plants. Remember the Midwest flooding? The study reveals that where the Mississippi River drains into the Gulf is a hotbed of this type of infection. Where Gulf currents go, so goes the bacteria, and the incident map confirms this. The TN River system has suffered flooding all along its drainage this spring. It is probably not a stretch to assume that this is part of the etiology of this disease showing up in the TN River.
This discussion should be posted in the main forum, as this problem is much greater than just one incident.

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I read a study just last week concerning the incidence of FEB infections being co-related to drainage from flooded farms and sewage plants. Remember the Midwest flooding? The study reveals that where the Mississippi River drains into the Gulf is a hotbed of this type of infection. Where Gulf currents go, so goes the bacteria, and the incident map confirms this. The TN River system has suffered flooding all along its drainage this spring. It is probably not a stretch to assume that this is part of the etiology of this disease showing up in the TN River.
This discussion should be posted in the main forum, as this problem is much greater than just one incident.

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I just spoke with my buddy who is a Marine Biologist here in Alabama. He advised the fish are safe to eat, yes.

Hope this helps.

Scary stuff.


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I just spoke with my buddy who is a Marine Biologist here in Alabama. He advised the fish are safe to eat, yes.

Hope this helps.

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Eating the fish is not the question. What is the question is the fact that casual contact with infected water can have catastrophic sequelae for the fisherman if precautions are not taken.

Yeah, I just read that the man said no cuts anywhere on his body at all. Even the Doctor said he had no cut or anything. So what are you all going to do? Not fish Guntersville anymore?

Are they out there testing the water? I mean, I haven't seen any Officials come on the news and say anything about it. Or I may have missed it. I'm not a big news watcher.

I'm trying to see where he was. Was he in Alabama or from Alabama? Isn't where he was at in TN? I just don't see how they can say the water is infected but it's ok to eat the fish. Crazy. Guess I'll stick to the Coosa River haha

Here is the culprit:

Vibrio Species Causing Vibriosis | Vibrio Illness (Vibriosis) | CDC

November it is!

Nasty stuff.

My post refers to salt and brackish water infections. The TN River system, which has experienced major flooding of farm lands and sewage treatment plants, is probably now contaminated with high concentrations of Strephococcus pyogenes, which can cause this type of flesh eating bacteria. Properly cooked fish and personal sanitation are the best precautions available. A simple scathing of an itch can break the barrier the integumentary system provides. That would be difficult to diagnose. As is water going up the nose, into the eyes, rectum and urethra.

Yeah, he told me if you have bug bites (blisters) or scabs just don't swim in the water. I don't swim in the water. I just snag fish lips and pull em in the boat! I'm still going. I was just a tad nervous about the whole thing. But I understand. Thanks!