A Columbia family is urging everyone to think twice before jumping into Lake Murray after their 12-year-old son, Jaysen Carr, died from a rare brain-eating amoeba. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, thrives in warm freshwater and can be deadly, though cases are extremely rare. Jaysen’s parents say they had no idea the risk even existed and are now calling for better warning signs and public awareness. With rising temperatures making these infections more likely, how do you feel about the safety of our local lakes? Should officials do more to alert families about hidden dangers? #Health #BodyHealth #LakeMurray