Vibrio vulnificus has been around the Texas coast for decades. It occurs when the water is very warm and especially in the backwater bays. Every year someone loses their life, or multiple limbs from getting the infection.
National news is just fear mongering to terrorize the people. Most of the folks that have spent any time along the coast know to stay out of the tepid water if you have an open sore.
Vibrio vulnificus has been around the Texas coast for decades. It occurs when the water is very warm and especially in the backwater bays. Every year someone loses their life, or multiple limbs from getting the infection.
National news is just fear mongering to terrorize the people. Most of the folks that have spent any time along the coast know to stay out of the tepid water if you have an open sore.