[vetvetdoug]

I used to do the environmental health surveillance of the water by the USAF on the Beaches around Keesler AFB. They never were anything but off limits to USAF personnel because of the fecal and sewage contamination that was prevalent there (1974-1977). The Tchutabufa River and the Back Bay of Biloxi was contaminated even worse than the Gulf exposed water. I know of several cases of disease contracted by Airmen that were just splashed by the water boating on the back bay. Giardia, Shigella, and Salmonella were common.

[Grizzled Bear]

There were several people swimming in the stuff. It even smelled nasty!

[ndt]

"I know of several cases of disease contracted by Airmen that were just splashed by the water boating on the back bay. Giardia, Shigella, and Salmonella were common."

Shigella's a blast. There is nothing quite like the feeling of having the lining of your colon slough off.