Ocean Illness
A Crowd-Sourced Collection of Self-Reported Beach Pollution SicknessesUnverified
Capitola, CA 10/26/2014
21:28 Nov 1 2014 Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA
Description
The day after this town got some rain, the oceàn smelled like a sewer. I surfed anyway along with at least 20 others, including many kids. I have had gastroenteritis ever since - 7 days later.Exposure 10/26/2014
Additional Data
| What were your symptoms? Check all that apply:: | Diarrhea |
| Did you see a doctor?: | No |
| How long after you were in the water did your illness symptoms start?: | Next day |
| How many times have you been sick from the water at this beach?: | One |
| How long did your illness last?: | 1 Week |
| Will you allow Surfrider Foundation to contact you? If yes, please provide info below. This will not be shared publicly.: | Yes |
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