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'They're terrified of the water': Severe swimmer’s itch at Pelican Lake sends people to ER
A severe swimmer’s itch outbreak at Big Pelican Lake is being linked to parasites from merganser ducks. Locals want the ducks ...
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DNR denies permit to remove ducks linked to swimmer’s itch on Pelican Lake
The Minnesota DNR denied a permit to remove ducks from Pelican Lake despite scientists linking them to a swimmer’s itch ...
Scientists concerned about swimmer’s itch at Pelican Lake
According to Marjorie Hance, co-chair of the Pelican Lake Swimmers Itch Task Force, the experts tested area snails for infestation. The measurements scientists found were five times higher than the ...
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“Merganser Measles” Tormenting Residents Near Pelican Lake
Swimmer’s Itch is a common ailment for people in Lakes country this time of the year, but those near Pelican Lake say their ...
Anderson: Parasites, snails, ducks and government make for itchy battle on Minnesota lake
Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties. In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands were covered ...
Swimmer’s Itch labeled health crisis in Lakes Country
LAKES COUNTRY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Swimmer’s Itch is being labeled a health crisis in Minnesota Lakes Country. The Pelican Lake Swimmer’s Itch Task Force says the infestation is impacting ...