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Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
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Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way

BBC News · May 21, 2026, 5:15 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.

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