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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Warning of sea lice bites at British lakes as swimmers report ‘nips’ and ‘stings’

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Swimmers at two British seafront lakes have been warned of a potential abundance of flesh-eating lice – however stinging jellyfish larvae perhaps appear to be a more likely culprit.

People bathing in North Somerset have reported feeling “stings” and “nips” in the water at Clevedon Marine Lake and Weston Marine Lake.

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