Shocking pictures reveal the full horror of Rio's filthy conditions as athletes are warned [tr]

UK Daily Mail ^ | August 1, 2016 | Gareth Davies

[C19fan]

Shocking new pictures of the filthy waters in Rio have revealed yet more concerns for Olympic athletes in Brazil who have been told not to put their heads under water. Ganabara Bay will host the triathlon, sailing and some swimming events at the Games and last week a floating corpse and a severed arm were found floating in the water. A study has shown viral levels in the bay is up to 1.7 million times what would be considered worrisome in the United States or Europe.

[GOPJ]

Freestyle - is that the old American crawl?

[Gamecock]

Yup

[alarm rider]

Right you are. I have been in a few third and “second” world countries. Basic sanitary procedures which we take for granted are not present the majority of the time. What with that and the possible security issues, there is no way I would set foot in Brazil. Good luck to all, but watch your backs.