Duck Pond in NY Health concerns?

Question

Hi,

A family member fell into a duck pond (appears dirty, ducks swim in there during the day, connected to ocean but this pond is a seculded calm area). He is 16. He got right out, and took a shower as soon as he got home.

Are there any concerns at all in terms of short-term or long-term health? Anything to worry about in terms of parasites and bacteria?

He got a rash that went away after 10 minutes and has been itching a little, but I think that could be either from worrying, and/or from a new soap... but maybe not...?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yea, many ponds and lakes in the northeast are polluted.  I would go to the hospital as soon as I could.