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

In the flooding aftermath of Debby, our crews saw people walking, wading, and even playing in murky water. We talked with a doctor on how that can be dangerous to your health and safety.

By: WFTS Digital Staff

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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.

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