A mysterious disease affected tourists. Everyone wanted to see the waterfalls near the Grand Canyon
Tourists wishing to visit the famous Havasu Falls near the Grand Canyon began to complain about health problems in large numbers. Inspectors were sent to investigate the source of the epidemic and implement measures to prevent its spread.
Dozens of tourists complained of health problems during a trip to Havasu Falls in a gorge adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park, the Associated Press reported. One hiker said she was severely vomiting and had a fever Monday night that lasted for several days after camping on the Havasupai Reservation.
The 32-year-old admitted that she slept for 16 hours and drank a lot of electrolytes, but she still wasn’t in optimal shape. The tourist mentioned that during the trip she drank water from a source that had been properly tested and checked. Additionally, she used a filter that removes bacteria and protozoa. In addition, she used hand sanitizer after using the toilet. Washing your hands with soap and water was not possible there.
Dozens of tourists have fallen ill near the Grand Canyon. Some were evacuated by helicopter
Dozens of other people have described similar health problems on social media in recent days. Some, however, were so sick that they could not continue the hike and had to be evacuated by helicopter. The Havasupai Tribe Tourism Office said last week it tested water from a local spring used by tourists and determined it was safe for human consumption.
The Division of Indian Health Protection (a branch of the U.S. Department of Health) emphasized that the clinic it oversees on the reservation provided quick medical assistance to people who fell ill. Environmental health inspectors from the local office were also dispatched to Havasupai to investigate the source of the outbreak and implement measures to prevent its spread.
USA. They were going to see Havasu Falls. Health problems of tourists
“Our priority is the health and well-being of Havasupai residents and visitors. We are working closely with local health authorities and other partners to effectively manage this situation,” the statement said. Coconino County health officials received a report from a group of people who had hiked to Havasu Falls complaining of gastrointestinal illness. However, the exact number of people with problems was not provided.
