A heartbreaking loss in Columbia has many neighbors thinking twice about summer swims. After 12-year-old Jaysen Carr passed away from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in Lake Murray, his family is urging the community to stay informed and vigilant. While experts stress that such infections are extremely rare—only 167 cases nationwide in over 60 years—it’s a powerful reminder of the risks in warm freshwater. Many are now asking what can be done to prevent future tragedies. How do you feel about water safety at our local lakes? Have you changed your habits or talked to your kids about it? #Health #BodyHealth #LakeMurray