24.11.2025 14:01
A woman in the United States, who accidentally dropped her cell phone into a river, jumped into the water without hesitation and searched for her phone with her feet. Under the astonished gazes of those around her, her action of jumping into the river, which experts indicated had a very high risk of "E. coli," was criticized with the question, "How right is it to risk health for a phone?"
Would you jump into a river full of E. coli, also known as the coliform bacillus, just to retrieve your phone?
A tourist in San Antonio, Texas, did just that while walking along a river trail, alarming both health experts and authorities.
TOURISTS WATCHED IN SHOCK
The woman who dropped her phone into the river jumped in without hesitation and began searching for her phone with her feet. The astonished looks of other tourists present at the scene were also captured on camera.
The woman managed to retrieve her phone, but the discussion about how risky her action was has been sparked.
E-COLI LEVELS RISE WITH RAIN
Rising E. coli levels after rain make entering the river particularly dangerous, prompting authorities to once again warn citizens to stay away from the water.
Experts indicate that the runoff of animal waste into streams after rain leads to a rapid increase of these bacteria in the river. Authorities emphasize that the pollution poses serious risks to public health and therefore, people should not enter the water.
WHAT IS E-COLI?
E. coli, commonly known as 'coliform bacillus,' is a bacterium that threatens the health of many people worldwide. This bacterium, particularly associated with foodborne infections, can cause serious health issues when it enters the body.
E. coli is short for Escherichia coli, a type of bacterium typically found in the intestines. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some can cause severe food poisoning. The bacteria spread through contaminated water and food sources.
These bacteria are naturally found in the intestines of humans and animals, but some strains produce toxins, leading to diseases. Particularly, strains known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) can create serious health problems.